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How to Heal Your Loneliness after Divorce
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When you’re going through a divorce or have just gone through a divorce, there are so many emotions that you will feel. You will likely experience anger and sadness as well as irritation, confusion and pain. One of the most common things people must deal with after a divorce is loneliness. You can feel as if there is no one to turn to and you are dealing with the entire world on your shoulders – completely alone. This article discusses how to heal your loneliness after divorce so you can move on in a happy, healthy manner.

Count on Your Friends and Family –

When you’re feeling really lonely, one thing you can do is rely on your friends and family. They are the ones who will be there for you when no one else is. Call them up and schedule a lunch or a dinner date. This will give you the chance to talk to them and get your feelings out. Even if you haven’t had time to contact them lately – most friends understand the things you have to go through during a divorce and won’t hold it against you. This is a great way to vent your feelings and get some feedback on your situation.

Start Something New –

Another thing you can do when you are feeling lonely is start something new. This is a great way to focus your attention on something other than loneliness. You can begin a new project or take some classes at your local community college. You can start volunteering at a local shelter or hospital – anything that allows you to place your attention and focus on something else. When you can become passionate about something other than your divorce or your loneliness, it’s a great way to start the healing process.

Find Support for Your Loneliness –

Although friends and family are great support at times, sometimes you just don’t feel comfortable talking to them about your divorce or loneliness. Another option is to join a support group or seek therapy. This allows you the chance to talk to others who are going through the same things you are or who have already been there. It’s also a great way to get feedback, tips and suggestions from others who have found out what usually works and what doesn’t. Therapy can also help you get to the root issues that are causing your loneliness and pain.

By using the tips and suggestions above, you can really deal with the loneliness that plagues you after a divorce. This will help you heal yourself so that you can move on in a healthy, happy manner.

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Report Abuse zelgadiss February 27, 2009 at 04:25PM
Why is there the same article just reshuffled 5X over? What the hell? As if working a soup kitchen is going to help the fact that the best thing in life just ended? And talking to your parents...let me spell this out....the day I got home from court, I come in and my dad, who was divorced by my mom decades ago couldn't even talk to me about it, and my mom, who has divorced twice already can only tell me, "She's not the one for you."

Says the pot calling the kettle black....
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