Good morning everyone.
A very big thank you to Whiff for starting this new thread, sadly there is definitely a need for such a thread. The previous one was a lifeline for me in my hour of need. I hope to post occasionally so that I can offer the same support, encouragement and friendship that I received when my life was at its lowest ebb.
PF. Congratulations on the safe arrival of your grandson, I am so pleased that you have managed to have some face time with your DD and GS. ? here's hoping that you get to see them soon.
Pantglas - so lovely to hear that you have "come out the other side" and are now reconciled with your DD. That is wonderful news. Smileless is right, your experience gives me hope.
Well I'm still in no man's land, sort of semi estranged, having to be content with a few crumbs now and then, interspersed with periods of sIlent treatment. It is what it is and I wont bore you all to death with all the unpleasant details.
Every new year I chose a word or phrase for inspiration, this year I have chosen "radical transformation". It is exactly what it says on the tin. My intention is to put all the grief, pain and loss behind me (I am a widow of 7 years standing) and my Master Plan is to build myself a new life, one that is radically different from the old one.
I have three main objectives this year. Move house, lose weight, get fit and healthy.
i have made a start.....had an Estate Agent round the other day. Have given my builder/handyman a list of jobs, a few final tweaks to get the house market ready, I have made a start on improving my diet, am getting more sleep and rest and have started exercising again.
I have a small mountain to climb but I will stick to the plan and I will get there. If my son and DIL want to join me on my journey then great, if not then I will just concentrate on the people who do want me and love me and want to be in my life.
I've no idea what the future holds but I will face it with an open mind and courage in my heart. I will take a few risks and a giant leap of faith.
Scary stuff but at least it gets the old adrenaline up and running again. ?. No more drifting in the doldrums, time to hoist sail and head for new horizons,
I think that's enough sea faring metaphors for one morning, ??