Lonely in my 40s

[Lostandalone]

Itd just be nice to have someone to talk to... So hoping this will work. I'm a single parent of 2 sons who have learning disabilities, and have been single for 9 years..
I've cut alcohol out of my life as id been using it to self medicate and block out intrusive thoughts, but feel more isolated now... Boo
Anyone want to chat?

 

[JJW]

You'll have a better chance of connecting with friends if you join in the conversations. I see you've been on the forum for over a year and this is your first post. Maybe you joined and are only now returning, but in any case... just be friendly and respond to the things that interest you.

I hope you find the friends you are looking for.

 

[Sarah G]

Itd just be nice to have someone to talk to... So hoping this will work. I'm a single parent of 2 sons who have learning disabilities, and have been single for 9 years..
I've cut alcohol out of my life as id been using it to self medicate and block out intrusive thoughts, but feel more isolated now... Boo
Anyone want to chat?

Hi. I used to self-medicate with alcohol too, sober the last few years. Welcome to the forum, hope to see you in some threads when you get time

 

[TheRealCallie]

Welcome to the forum. I'm also a single mother of two boys and I've been single for quite a while. How old are your boys?

 

[Lostandalone]

9 and 13 and both have autism. And thanks for the welcome

 

[Lostandalone]

You'll have a better chance of connecting with friends if you join in the conversations. I see you've been on the forum for over a year and this is your first post. Maybe you joined and are only now returning, but in any case... just be friendly and respond to the things that interest you.

I hope you find the friends you are looking for.

I joined but never used it before

 

[Lostandalone]

Hi. I used to self-medicate with alcohol too, sober the last few years. Welcome to the forum, hope to see you in some threads when you get time

I have loads of time, just not much energy..

 

[Sarah G]

I have loads of time, just not much energy..

Sorry to hear that.

 

[TheRealCallie]

9 and 13 and both have autism. And thanks for the welcome

Mine are 14 and 20. My oldest has autism. I can't imagine both mine having autism. Do you have a good support system to help you?

 

[Lostandalone]

Mine are 14 and 20. My oldest has autism. I can't imagine both mine having autism. Do you have a good support system to help you?

None... I do it alone..

 

[TheRealCallie]

None... I do it alone..

Oh wow, you are superwoman, in that case. Well, if you ever need to vent, feel free to PM me, I'll most likely understand whatever you say.