Hi Mixed-up mum,
I totally relate to a lot of what you’ve said about how you are feeling. I’m new here (registered just a few days ago) and I have yet to post anything but, reading one of your responses to the various advice others have posted was a ‘lightbulb’ moment for me. When you said “Hi Herindoors – but YOU must have had the courage in the first place to go and take that first big step, THAT’S the difficult part for me…..
It’s actually the getting myself out of the house, and going to the place and walking in…..to a room full of strangers….. That’s my problem….” I’ve recently found a local befriending service with the help and subsequent referral by one of my support workers. The service I’ve accessed is local to me. I don’t know where you are (nor am I suggesting you reveal your location for obvious security reasons) but I have Googled and found a website that might be a good starting point for you, assuming we are permitted to post website links here goes: http://www.befriending.co.uk/befriendingdirectory.php that shows a UK map where you can start your search. I don’t think you’ve mentioned any friends who might help you get out there and start interacting socially with others, so I immediately thought of a befriending service. I really hope this brings some hope to you and is the start of something fulfilling for you, as you truly deserve something good after all you’ve endured! Love and best wishes to you, OL xx
