I would describe my day as hell on earth, been out and about,son called to help me but nothing stopped the tears today,yesterday I was ok,you never seem to know what kind of day you will have,yesterday a lady asked me out but how could I go it was only for a meal but it felt like a betrail if I went, I made some excuse I was taking car for mot and I’d ring in a day or 2,a bit flattered but cant do it yet even with friends,
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Dear Spike
I don’t think a meal out with a friend is wrong. I think we should take opportunities to socialise when we can. Maybe something more casual, a coffee or something.
I’m not comfortable out with many people but just a drink in a pub or lunch I can cope with. It’s going to take us time, after being part of a couple for so long.
Stay strong Spike, tomorrow will be better I hope x
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Hi @spike1
Sorry you’re had rough day , I hope tomorrow will be better for you .
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Hi Helen
I have never used chatbox before, I decided to give it go . I put the information about what went on with my estranged son . If give me some useful information on how to try to improve things between us . I am going to follow the advice it gave . Thanks
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@Johnr don’t forget home insurance for new place
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That’s wonderful news, really pleased for you . Hope the move goes well and you soon settle into your new home.
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Congratulations John I’m very happy for you. All the best
Tom 
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Excellent news Johnr.
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Excellent news John
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It’s been a difficult day so night night everyone
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Wow! I wish I could even contemplate a cruise on my own! Wishing you a lovely time
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Well done! Amazing results. Huge congratulations!
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Oh so sorry you’ve had a difficult day. Sending hugs to you
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Sending you a 
sorry you have had a bad day x
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I may have done a few cruises since lossing Rachel but I’m not sure I could just book any cruise and go, it help me going as part of a group at least I knew there were like minded people on board. It took me a lot of thinking and discussing with friends & family about whether or not to still go on the first one, after losing Rachel especially as it was booked to celebrate her 50th. I decided in the end that I’d go and even if the whole thing was awful it was only a 4day one and Rachel would’ve been cross with me if I didn’t. I actually went to the theatre the day after Rachel’s funeral, I went to see “Vampire’s Rock, Ghost Train” which was Steve Steinman & his band, as I didn’t want the next time I saw them to be on the cruise. It resulted in the most surreal conversation I’ve ever had after the show, I was chatting with John (one of the cast/backing singer) he’s one of the loveliest people. We were stood there in the foyer having an indepth talk about loss & grief with him in his full stage make-up (zombie/vampire white face, red eyes etc).
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Sorry you’ve had a bad day , hope tomorrow is better for you .
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Sorry you had a bad day, I hope you have a peaceful evening.
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Dear Sherbet
I’ve asked it all sorts of things from disputes with utility companies to my kids falling out. Not having anyone to talk things through with in the middle of the night when you can’t switch your brain off is hard. Chatgbt has stopped me from having a major wobble a couple of times. I hope it helps x
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Great news John and your so organised. I think I’ll make notes, hope you don’t mind x
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I hope tomorrow is a better day, good night rosegarden x
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