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This is interesting. My DH used to travel a bit for work. I don't think we ever felt bad about him being gone. Is there something wrong with us? We knew he'd be back and we just went on with our lives as usual while he was gone. ....
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Well, your situation is quite different from most and I can see why this is especially hard on you. Have you tried finding a church to go to yet? That's an easy way to meet new people. Does your community have a library? If so, I bet there is a board there where activities around town are posted. Take a look and find some things to do. While partaking in any events, make sure you introduce yourself to at least one person that you think looks friendly and let them know you are new in town.
Since he's gone, maybe you could use this time to explore a bit and not worry about your schedule. Drive into town and check out the parks, and don't worry about getting home in time for dinner. Find the library, the school. Stop in at the town (or township) hall and see if they have info on community groups so you can start putting down roots. Once your DH is home and the kids start school, your schedule won't be as flexible.
The only time DH takes off for any length of time is when he goes on scuba diving trips. I never go cause I don't scuba and they usually go to remote islands where that's basically all there is to do there or they do liveaboards where they are on the boat the entire time. We've been married going on 31 years so it's very strange to be alone in the house for a week and I always worry about him. On the plus side though....I don't cook all week and there's no snoring! LOL!
I think if this was our own home, I would feel different. I miss him-sounds corney, but I do.
We went to town to the park and I met one dad with his daughter and we talked. Also went to the post office. Ds wants to go for a drive to the neighbouring town. Will do that but that will only waste abit of time.
I have Fri and Sat planned but after that, I don't have a lot to do.
It would be different if it was I was in my own home.
I know it's difficult; just keep looking at the light at the end of the tunnel. He'll be back soon.
When my DH first started traveling for work, I was in a similar situation--we had just moved to a new place and I didn't know anyone and I had a toddler and then a new baby. It was painfully lonely--never mind trying to deal with an 18-month-old, a newborn, and PPD. With time though, it got easier. We went through a phase like this:
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Its hardest when they first leave because you have to make this big adjustment, then its hard again when they come back because you've got to adjust again. Its hard to explain, but you get into your own groove, then we have to change back. My husband does have to leave for pretty long periods, once for 4 months, so I know how hard it is. Just know this will come to an end soon, you will get there. And homecomings are awesome!
And now he's often gone from Monday morning to Thursday evening, and that's just become our new routine.
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I know it's difficult; just keep looking at the light at the end of the tunnel. He'll be back soon.
When my DH first started traveling for work, I was in a similar situation--we had just moved to a new place and I didn't know anyone and I had a toddler and then a new baby. It was painfully lonely--never mind trying to deal with an 18-month-old, a newborn, and PPD. With time though, it got easier. We went through a phase like this:.
Yes, exactly. That is it. I think I am grieving too now that we have time to sit and not be running around 12 hrs a day. It is "painfully lonely"!!!! Exactly!!!!!! How did you do it? Any suggestions? DD has anger problems (her personality and this magnifies it too ) so dealing with it alone is difficult. I find at night, first thing in the morning, and after lunch bad.
I did go out quite abit today. The kids don't want to do things. But I am telling them that I need to do this. I want to go on a small hike tonight. They need to do this with me. I need to excersize to feel better and to get out with others.
When I was growing up, my Dad was a traveling salesman. His business kept him away 4 weeks out of 5, but he was always home on the weekends. We just kept busy. It was harder on my Mom before we were born, but she joined Bible groups at the church and a philanthropy sorority. It's just the way it was. And calling was too expensive, so we really didn't get to talk to Dad until he got home. But we all survived and grew up healthy and happy. Now when we were teens, he had advanced positions, so he didn't travel as much. You'll make it. You just have to get used to it.
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Well, your situation is quite different from most and I can see why this is especially hard on you. Have you tried finding a church to go to yet? That's an easy way to meet new people. Does your community have a library? If so, I bet there is a board there where activities around town are posted. Take a look and find some things to do. While partaking in any events, make sure you introduce yourself to at least one person that you think looks friendly and let them know you are new in town.
With time though, it got easier. We went through a phase like this:
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