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..Hope239502.867650463((HUGS))  Is there any way you can get someone to watch your kids one night a week?  I would recommend taking a night class at a community school.  What you take doesn't matter just something you're interested in, cooking photography, ceramics, etc. I've taken sign language, sewing, belly dance and I'm going to take guitar in the upcoming term. They're not expensive and the classes aren't graded so there's no pressure there. It's a great way to get out of the house for a couple of hours and mingle with other adults in a non-club/bar situation and forget about being a mom for a few hours.  I totally recommend belly dance, it saved my sanity and I've been hooked for a very long time now.   Hope, you have mommy syndrome! I think it's even harder when you
started having kids as a teenager.

Just so you know, I'm going through somethng similar and I'm 39! I think
after the divorce, moving, changing my career, becoming a mother, living
alone---I'm trying to figure out how I want to live my life all over again.

I agree with taking a "fun" class. Think of something fun you always
wanted to try, and just spending 1 or two days a week with other people
doing the same thing can be fun, social in a mellow way, and really
relaxing for your spirit.

The more recreational and fun, the better! good luck!

Also, i don't know if you are interested to hear about what astrology has
to say about being 27, but it's been crazy accurate for all the women I
know--and I'm not a big believer in astrology! I'll write more later if
you're curious!

I totally agree.  Take a fun class girl.  I'm thinking about going back to school for my masters, but before I jump off into that with both feet, I've decided to take some photography courses.  The first one is basic black and white photography.  I will get to learn how to set up a darkroom.  I even have a little shed behind the house that I can use if I want to set one up at home.  In the shed, the boys won't be able to get into the chemicals.  I also love B&W photographs. It's something frivilous and fun I want to do. 

We've all been though it a time or two hope...and I hope the feeling of emptyness gets filled up with something you enjoy soon.

You sound like you are at a major crossroad in your life. Have you considered that maybe God is trying to get hold of your heart?

I have been there Hope.  I had my first two children at 21 and 23....we waited tweleve years and had the second "set".  Those in between years were very difficult. I felt like I never truly lived. I made stupid decisions and choices.  I often say that my husband (7 years my Senior) helped raise me.  Looking back, I am a completely different person.  Not a bad different either. 

Sit back...and think....Who do you wnat to be.  And remember, you DO get to decide.  Take classes.   Read.  Open your mind.  It is at times like these that the sky's the limit.

May you be blessed during this time with luck,  guidance &  Peace.

 

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