Funny about the loner part. I feel more and more like being alone more. I think I have always spent much time alone. I used to always have my nose stuck in a book!
I try to stay engaged with my grandkids. Kids kind of drive us to hid from their constant business..... I think!
I will tell you that my quilting friends are the best. I am in a big guild, over 225 members, over 100 attend the monthly meeting. We have small subgroups who do charity sewing, classes, bees. Tonight I was looking around and saw their dear faces. I think about the possibility of leaving the island, and hate that.
I know there will be a guild where I move. But I am not sure I will fit in there the way I fit in here. I had to speak several times tonight. Microphones don't bother me, and I love getting a laugh!
If you used to sew you might look for a local quilt guild. I have discovered it isn't about making quilts. It is about spending time with other women, who are talking and sharing and connecting. Those things we need the most and get the least.
The more time I spend doing these group activities the better I feel. Although sometime I race away, because I am not used to the intensity of the connection.
A local quilt quild might have a group making charity quilts. They often let new people help. It is a great way to learn. And hang out with older nice women who have most likely had their fair share of life experiences.
Thanks for the praise. My quilting friends think it is funny how I love to try new things. Heck, life is short, why not have fun!?!
And yes, depression is a deep well. Glad you are climbing out! I'm right behind you!
Me 57 XH 58 Sons age 32 & 27 M:32 D final 9/12 Bought 10 Acres and Living the Dream!
