46 yr old single mom feeling isolated & lost
I’ve been feeling so alone, unsure and worried about possibly becoming an empty nester in the near future. So many changes and challenges happening daily and I haven’t had the motivation to even keep up. Everything feels hard and like I don’t have support either. Having mixed feelings about family, my mother namely and even friends. I would love to be able to talk w someone and make some better friends who are also thoughtful, compassionate and non-judgmental.
@quickwittedSpring3526
It is hard to deal with things alone... family especially parents not often get it we do not need to be corrected or follow their plan / path. Empty nest is a real concern... I miss my kids and now they live away from here and it takes intention to go visit.
Not sure in my case a checked-out spouse is any better than being alone.
@quickwittedSpring3526
Welcome to seven cups 💜 🥰
It's nice to meet you.
I'm sorry you are struggling, here is a safe space for you to share 💖
@quickwittedSpring3526 I clicked on your post when I saw the words isolated and lost as that's exactly where I am. I am sure we have different reasons for feeling the way we do but just wanted to say you are not alone. This is my first day here and I don't know how it all works but would love to chat! Sending you my best for now.
thanks so much for the message and yes I’d love to talk and hope you’re doing ok too
Here for you
thank you ❤️
@quickwittedSpring3526 Your words seemed too familiar to walk away. I feel for you hun, and I am going through a lot of those same emotions. I am more than happy to talk if you'd like 💖
thank you so much, I would love to talk whenever you’re free please send a message. hope you’re having a wonderful day/night wherever you are
Would you like to be pen pals (on the Pen Pals board I mean)?
@quickwittedSpring3526 I'm so sorry you're going through that, I'm also struggling, if you want we can chat, sending hugs
thank you and yes please I really need someone to talk to and would appreciate
How are you feeling? Challenges can change who we are and sometimes we need various things to complete those challenges like support (even if it is just emotional), effort, time, etc. It hurts right now because you are lacking support. You need someone to share that burden with and get through those challenges together every day. Friendships and relationships can be tested through these challenges to see if they truly are your real friends.
Please rant to me if you need! even just here on this forum through a reply
all truth, thank you, can I message you sometimes?
i would like that but I havent figured out how to message people privately. I am assuming this app does not allow that to prevent harassment but please message me anytime! I have been looking for someone to help through listening
Hello there, I’m here to listen to you anytime. I can feel you and I understand you, this is your comfort place to talk and be listened
hi there,
thanks so much, whenever outs free to talk please lmk!
@quickwittedSpring3526 thanks for being here and opening up dear! I can only imagine how dauting it must feel right now. Hopefully here on 7cups you will meet people who have been through something similar in life and would help you. Know that being here already means that you are going to do something about feeling better - it is a small victory. Your journey towards making your life is going to be long but know that you are not alone in this. We will all chip in a bit and ensure that hopefully there is light at the end of this lonely tunnel! Please please please feel free to reach to me or anyone if you ever want to talk :)
More power to you!
@quickwittedSpring3526
I hear you, and I just want to say it’s completely okay to feel this way. 💛 Life can feel really overwhelming when so many changes are happening at once, and feeling unsupported makes it even harder. You deserve friends who are thoughtful, compassionate, and non-judgmental — and it’s okay to take small steps to find them.
Even just sharing how you feel, like you did now, is a brave and important first step. You’re not alone in this, and it’s okay to reach out for support whenever you need it. 🌸
