February 12, 2010 - Why no progress?

Still anxious, still fighting it and still not winning. I started a new divorce support group last night -- DivorceLink.  It's sponsored by the Catholic Church but isn't about religion, it's about you and healing and moving on.  Had tried another one, Divorce Care, but that was too religious for my taste.  This one actually has books. assignments, journalling.  First assignment is to find a new hobby and make a new friend, by next Thursday!  Can't think of a thing at this point. One of the biggest points they made was that this is definitely NOT the time to be entering into any kind of relationship.  I understand that, I hear it from everyone and everything and yet what do you do when you so desperately need a hug and a break from all this and a girlfriend or sister just won't do?Just a little escape once in a while?  Is that so bad? I am so tired of thinking about me and what I'm giong through and yet I can't stop it.  I try to keep busy, my counsellor says that I am doing better than most in this position.  But I'm still not feeling it. When will I have a life?