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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 422306" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p>I think sprucing up the home, in particular the outside, is a great way to feel better about yourself, your home, and to put some space between you and difficult child. Paint an outdoor chair, rake a small sitting area, make a clearing in the garage for your stuff, anything. Start small and then stand back and admire your accomplishment! Indoors, you could begin a little spring cleaning. Tackling difficult child's room need not be tackled today. Tackle a job you've been putting off that YOU will be pleased about, such as cleaning out the fridge or your bedroom closet, slapping a fresh coat of paint on an overly used door, organize your pantry, go through your winter/spring clothes and put a goodwill box together, etc. </p><p></p><p>IOW, keep yourself busy in not so ordinary ways will benefit your spirits by not only getting things done but by also taking your mind off things and the pressure you've placed on yourself and difficult child to make new friends. </p><p></p><p>You know how people always say that instead of finding a partner who 'completes' you, you need to be okay on your own? Well, same thing when it comes to making new friends. Be okay on your own, love yourself on your own and when the time is right, you'll be at a place where you will bring as much TO a friendship as you need to RECEIVE from a friendship. Does that make sense? Big hugs, Jena! In the meantime, we're here for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 422306, member: 2211"] I think sprucing up the home, in particular the outside, is a great way to feel better about yourself, your home, and to put some space between you and difficult child. Paint an outdoor chair, rake a small sitting area, make a clearing in the garage for your stuff, anything. Start small and then stand back and admire your accomplishment! Indoors, you could begin a little spring cleaning. Tackling difficult child's room need not be tackled today. Tackle a job you've been putting off that YOU will be pleased about, such as cleaning out the fridge or your bedroom closet, slapping a fresh coat of paint on an overly used door, organize your pantry, go through your winter/spring clothes and put a goodwill box together, etc. IOW, keep yourself busy in not so ordinary ways will benefit your spirits by not only getting things done but by also taking your mind off things and the pressure you've placed on yourself and difficult child to make new friends. You know how people always say that instead of finding a partner who 'completes' you, you need to be okay on your own? Well, same thing when it comes to making new friends. Be okay on your own, love yourself on your own and when the time is right, you'll be at a place where you will bring as much TO a friendship as you need to RECEIVE from a friendship. Does that make sense? Big hugs, Jena! In the meantime, we're here for you. [/QUOTE]
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