I started seeing my friends and being open with them, and taking special interest in what was going on in their lives. This was a 180 because the only person I'd let myself be honest and vulnerable with in the past was my H. I needed the support at a difficult time, yes, but I also need more close relationships than my M.
I got a dog!
I started making plans at the weekends to get out with the kids. One activity all together, and some special individual time with each. It needn't cost money. We've had some great adventures and sometimes I had to force myself to do it, but these days I am really enjoying it.
I took on some extra personal projects to do with my hobbies - things I could do in the house when the kids were otherwise occupied or asleep.
