really too late to call

The thing I found about not having kids around is that you have to face yourself. When the kids are there you never have to wonder about what to do next or what's important or meaningful. It's all automatic. When it's just you, the big issues come down hard at first. All I can say is, it gets better, easier. You can learn to be a friend to yourself, kind to yourself. It's just all very foreign at first. Hang in, Jess. Freedom is in your heart.

Were you lonely with your husband as well? I know I can be lonely in a room full of people, so I was wondering if this was a new feeling or if you just recognize it more now b/c you are physically alone?

((hugs))

no advice or answers, just empathy. i'm not much of an e-hugger, but in this instance it seems appropriate: ((HUGS))

You will be fine. You will make it through.

Sometimes it seems like it's always darkest before the dawn. A cliche I know, but I'm hoping that it is absolutely true for you.

Too much time to be alone with your thoughts....too much time to face the harshness that you can push back when busy. It is never too late to call. Hugs to you.