So I'm AWOL at JUST the wrong time...good thing there are such great folks around here!
Phew...it's OVER, the first anniv of the first bomb is the WORST...at least that's been my experience so far.
Now on the point of "evidence"....
YES I still have my FILE FOLDER full of e-mails, digital photos, letters written etc. I too am not yet ready to let go of it, although I have not even looked through it since Aug when I looked at a few things (yep on the anniv).
Heck, ladies...I have a BACK UP copy of these things in a safe place outside of our home!!
Healing IS a process, things ARE SOOO much better...and yet, and yet...
Jeannine, on the issue of finding time outside of your considerable responsibilities: Are there no services in your area that might provide a few hours of care a week to give you a break?
I know such programs exist here in Canada and it's a Godsend to folks in your sitch.
As for the actual process of making new friends...are you more of an introvert or an extravert? I'm leaning towards introvert, but it's not a sure thing with only text to read.
Why not take your DB principles to school with you? If you tend to hang back or not take opportunities to socialize (grab a coffee, join a study group, attend something on campus) then 180 it! Or even experiment initiating contact...it's a lot less scary once you start doing it!
If you're a social butterfly and I'm way off base, J, I DO apologize!
