Where to next?

[Gemini82]

6 months ago my ex and the father of my children very abruptly ended our 19 year relationship.

Things hadn't been great for quite a while, but I had no idea what was coming. As a result of the relationship ending my youngest child and I have had to move away from our family and friends which has been a huge adjustment. 

Over the duration of our relationship & being a mother, I feel like I have completely lost who I am as a person and have no idea what to do.

My own mother passed away just over 18 months ago and since then my mental health has deteriorated considerably.

I have been a stay at home mum since having my first child 18 years ago and I'm struggling to get back into the workforce, and have no idea what I want to do.

Sorry if this is all over the place, that pretty well sums up my life at the moment.

Thanks for reading.

[MummaT]

I so hear you, my relationship ended after 18 years, and also a stay-at-home Mum. Give yourself time (or as much as you can) to sit with your feelings; it's not easy. Can you move back to the same area to be near your friends and family? Support is so important in moving forward. 

[Gemini82]

Sorry you know how this feels.

Moving "home" is not financially viable or possible at the moment, and to be honest I'm not sure I can handle being around places that hold so many memories.