It amazes me how many of us have put everything into our families and have so few real friends outside of it.
In the 4 days since my wife announced she is moving out sooner than expected, I have seen a counselor for the first time ever, found a divorce support group at a local church and reached out to an old best friend that I rarely speak with. I have found that some of my co-wokers really do care and want to keep me busy.
I have also decided to attend church again - on my own and intend do develop a deeper relationship with my kids since they are home with me.
I also intend to start working out again and am going to cook more for myself (when I get back to wanting to eat!) and my kids.
In the past, when someone said "let's go for a beer", I would turn them down and just want to go home. I am still in my home and happy for that, but need to learn to just do it and try to have new things in my new normal.
