PM Thread #5 - Hope new plan works

[PositivelyMommy]

I got an invitation out of the blue from an acquaintance of mine. So I went out to a formal event as her guest to a sit-down charity dinner. It was quite a to-do in town. A lot of people and celebrities and well-to-do families. Many couples. It made me a little sad that H wasn't there. But I was with some other ladies who were there by themselves as well so it was fun chatting with them and making new friends.

I looked fabulous and got some very nice compliments from my friends and appreciative looks from the guys. I am starting to feel a little easier in regards to showing up to events without my H. The first ones were really hard but now getting a little better, especially events where almost everyone else is a couple. But I am feeling a bit more confident now. I am not looking for any male attention but just trying to get back into mixed society. Been hanging out with only women for a year. The friends I went out with have no idea about the problems I've been having in the past year so of course when they mention H, it's a bit awkward. But I am not ready to share yet. They are not that close and also, I don't want to bring the party down.

I am just glad that I can go out to an event like that without breaking down and wanting to cry. I think I actually had a good time, laughing with the gals.