Still struggling

[Kathys1964]

I have truly tried to be ok, tried to take my mind off of this and my daughter not being here. I’ve done some crafting, watched tv but the worst part is at night! I keep hoping to here her come in and say “I’m home” but it hasn’t happened yet. Yes we are in quarantine but I absolutely hate being here alone...going on two weeks now the longest two weeks of my life. I just ate it

[CanuckAnon]

I’m so sorry you are going thru this alone... can u video chat with your daughter so u can see and hear her at same time? You could have coffee together maybe? It would be something to look forward to... ?

This is def not a great time to feel lonely bcuz options are so limited but I still do try and get out with dogs each day for a walk just to get outside of the walls that feel like they are closing in on me. It gets me out and changes my mindset... makes me appreciate stuff more and takes my mind off being so alone so often.... I’m finding stuff to distract me like my housecleaning routine... spring cleaning everything😊 organizing, baking, minimizing the accumulated crap.. u name it!

I hope u get to see your daughter soon but in the meantime hope technology will allow u to have some semblance of contact... even watching a program together over FaceTime... I’ve done that with a friend of mine who lives far away.. it’s not the same as right beside u but it’s something to look forward to.... 😊🤔 that does help fight off lonely feeling.

[Kathys1964 in reply to CanuckAnon]

Thank you. ❤️

[terriltwin2]

I am so sorry you are going through this. I know that there are so many suffering with fear and loneliness right now. I know that when my circumstances are not good and that I am thinking negatively, I have to remind myself that this situation or season will not last very long. I know that spring follows the long , dark, gloomy days of winter and that spring will come in with fresh rain, and flowers. I just have to adjust my mind and attitude. It's hard, especially when you are wanting to connect with your child. I am a mother and I love my children, so that is hard as well. Know that this season of your life will move into a better season and that you will come through stronger than you were before.

You are never alone, we are here as a community to help and encourage one another. Thank you for sharing , because you actually help others when you share and you help them know that they are not alone. Psalm 30:5, " Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes in the morning." I know I write this verse down where I can see it and remind myself, this is just a season that is tough, but spring and summer will follow. Praying for you.