What to do now.

@CraftPoppy

Hello,
how to overcome? in short - by being present.
Anxiety and fear is always to do with a future oriented mind. It's imagination, non-existential.
feel free to read some of my other posts already expaining all of this, and how to navigate the thoughts and emotions,
i'm sure there is something that you will find beneficial for you.

Others may also have something valuable to contribute.
peace,
Namaskaram,

Guiding_Light

Hi @CraftPoppy,

I have came across a matured age lady who separated from her husband in her later years. She moved out of the family home and settled in a houseshare, took up the free tafe in aged care and rediscover much of life satisfaction through working with the elderly. Her adult daughter was closer to her dad, so she would be pretty much on her own too, but she found a new community and friends elsewhere.

I am sure you will be ok too.

Best wishes!

@CraftPoppy Hey CraftPoppy you can do this. After a severe psychosis myself and my husband at the time divorced. It was shattering as I was so ill with mental illness but now I am in the process of starting a uni course and am happier than I have been in a long time. You can do it too sweety. Keep in touch and the forum family will be here with you. greenpeax

@CraftPoppy

Just want to add there is a househare service connecting prospective tenants to an elderly offering free rent in exchange for companionship. Not sure if this still runs due to covid-19.

There are many organisations offering this and they are usually after students but mostly those above 40s and 50s.

Do check this out: http://www.unitinglifeassist.org.au/homeshare-connection-friendship

Good luck!

That's a huge step @CraftPoppy

It will not be easy but you will be better off in the long run than staying in a toxic situation

Have you seen a Family Court Lawyer and found out your rights after leaving your husband - you are entitled to part of that estate - you may have to see someone at Legal Aid

I ended my marriage over thirty years ago and yes - your life will be better as you find your feet in a different world - you are entitled to have an income while you are looking for work - atm I think it's Job Seeker - and happiness can be yours - the idea is to find out what will be right for you in this new world

All the best - I feel for you now while everything is so different and wish you well on your new journey

Dec

Thanks Dec.

I know I have got a long way to go. But feeling better about being out of such a toxic environment.

It's just hard being in limbo and finding my forever home and a job. I know if I was able to find work things would look a lot brighter.