First time living on my own........

[Wapsie B]

in well over 20 years. It's quite a shock in a way, but something I can really get into, in a healing sort of way.

[Bullwinkle925]

1. Take the time to gather your thoughts and do all those things for yourself

that are true rewards.

Take care!

:hug:

[Wapsie B]

2. Thank you and I most certainly will.

:hug:

I need to recharge myself. It's been very draining to me.

[Inchworm]

3. Enjoy it

It was very strange for me at first. Enjoy it while it lasts :)

:hi:

[Wapsie B]

4. Thank you, I will.

I love the peace and quiet.

:hi:

[SarahB]

5. .

You and I talked about this stuff three years ago when I was going through my divorce. I know you've been unhappy for a long time and I'm proud of you for having the courage to move forward. It's difficult and painful, but a new life is waiting. :hug:

[Wapsie B]

8. Damn, has it been that long ago?

Yes we sure did talk about this all. Somebody recently described my mood of that of being shell-shocked, of having it actually happen, and the finality of it all. Thank you Sarah. Eveyone has got to get to their own point of no return in their own way, and I felt it was time for me.

:hug:

[MissMillie]

6. I'm on my own for the first time ever

since February, anyway.

Before this, I've always had parents, or a roommate, or my son.

Now, it's just me and the cats.

Most days, I'm convinced it's the best thing I've ever done.

Sometimes I get a little lonely, but I'm ok with that.

[Wapsie B]

9. Yes, I'm glad you're on your own too.

It is the best thing I've ever done, even with all the conflicting emotions involved. I just couldn't stay in that marriage. It was slowly killing my spirit, and slowly killing me. Now's just time to decompress and get ready for the lawyers.

[MissMillie]

13. It'll be ok... I promise

I can't promise it will be easy, but it'll be okay.

I got my sister a card once that read "everything will be ok in the end. if it's not ok, it's not the end."

:hug:

[Wapsie B]

16. Thanks MissMillie.

Yeah, I do feel better about a lot of things. Way better.

:hug:

[xmas74]

7. You'll do fine.

Now you have an excuse to walk around the place naked, drink milk out of the carton and stick your finger in the peanut butter jar.

Did I mention the naked bit? Yeah-you can sit in your living room and read while nude, eat nude, nude housekeeping, etc.

[Wapsie B]

11. Thanks xmas74.

Yeah, I've done the naked bit almost everyday, the peanut butter jar stuff, along with chocolate and cream-cheese frosting cravings.
Naked around the house is nice.......freeing in a lot of ways.

[xmas74]

19. And you can leave the house anytime you feel like

without having to tell someone where you are going.

[Wapsie B]

20. That's right I can.

And come back when I want to. The shell-shocked feeling is fading away. I am liking this a lot. :)

[kay1864]

10. Are you renting?

If so, be sure to get renter's insurance to cover your belongings.

[Wapsie B]

12. Yes I am and thanks for the tip.

I'm going to the insurance office this afternoon to split up the auto insurance policies to mine and hers and get rental insurance for me.

:)

[MaryBear]

21. In some states,

things like insurance cannot be changed until a court order. Check it out before doing anything. Do separate your monies, though.

[Wapsie B]

22. When I talked to the agent yesterday,

I could split the auto policies up right now, which I did. But the homeowner's insurance will have to wait until the divorce. At least that's my understanding.

[lizziegrace]

14. ...

:hug:

Take things slowly. You'll find your own routine and find that you dislike anyone disrupting it. ;)

All the best to you. You're gonna be just fine.

[Wapsie B]

15. I'll most definitely take things slowly.

I do have my own routine and ways of doing things.

Thank you lizzie. :)

[Connonym]

17. Sounds like a big transition

If I may be so bold as to make a suggestion, please make sure you don't let yourself get isolated. Make sure you're getting out and around other people regularly.

:hug: Wishing you happiness.

[Wapsie B]

18. Yes it's a very big transition.

I'll get myself out and about eventually. Home life was so draining at times that I just have to take time and recharge first.