Journal Entry for July 8, 2008
July 8, 2008 2:46pm
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nortonjr’s Profile
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nortonjr
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starting this site, procrastinating other stuff
About Me
I am over 40 and recently divorced with children in their late teens. My parents and family live far away and are not readily available for support.My children are practically grown and have a life of their own, which makes it difficult to find focus and meaning at home. I am out going and friendly at work but looking for daily support to fight the feeling of being home alone. I usually end up re-painting, re-tiling, or just renovating the house, which creates a bigger mess and more to do at home. My friends at work are much younger, in their late 20"s and early 30's without the responsibilty of homes or kids and enjoy going out to places that I feel I am too old to go to or that my children deem inappropriate. i look younger than my age which seems to cause problems with my children. They wish I looked old, frumpy and stayed home cooking and cleaning, like "other mothers". Neither, of which I am very good at. I want to create a new life for myself away from work and home, to learn to relax, have fun and not feel guilty about it.
Interests
Movies, comedy and action Most any music from country to top-40 and hip hop Fishing Taking a gun class Want to learn to line dance. Like to go to the Zoo.
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Journal
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singles church group
July 8, 2008 2:45pm
I googled a couple churches in my area to look for a singles group in my age range. I will try and start end of July
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New Start
July 8, 2008 1:41pm
Tomorrow is the court date for the final decree of divorce. I am scared but excited about creating a new life for myself and finding someone do …
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Empty Nests
My son went to college last year and my daughter will go next year. I have been struggling the empty nest syndrome worsened by going through it alone. I am also recently divorced and my family is 12 hours away. My anxiety with them developing their own lives has turned in to me nagging the kids to stay and help me around the house to begging them to spend time with me. I seem to be distancing myself further and don't know what to do.
Treatments
- Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
- I do feel better when I work out or just get fresh air.
Close Breakups & Divorce
I am divorced with older kids, ages 17 and 19, so I also joined the empty nesters support group. I am just struggling with starting a new life without the guilt trip the kids seem to throw on me for not being at home. I want to find someone to do things with, while at the same time realizing it's ok to be alone for a while. The approval of my kids is important but I don't know at what point they will be supportive.
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Snapshot
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