General Chat

Diana, Hope your black cloud soon has a silver lining. I know today is not the day but going to the gym can really be good as any antidepressant pill. Thinking of you. Anna

Hi Diana, hang in there sweetheart. Its an awful feeling when everything seems to be pulling you down and you cant get up, but you're one of the gutsiest ladies ive met and you will get there. Thinking of you Sheila x

Di If you've bene diagnosed as clinically depressed, then you are ill, not a failure. Been there myself after I had my babies. Take medical advice and when you find yourself thinking 'I am a failure' or some such tosh, be firm and say 'I am NOT a failure - I've done the Great Wall of China/raised lots of money for charity/been a really good friend' or whatever. It's easy for negative thoughts to creep in - think of them as aliens and zap them with some positive thoughts. No one on these boards thinks you are a failure. I am sure you will feel better soon. Be patient and kind to yourself. Nell

Thinking of you Diana Love Vivienne

Sorry I can't help but the sun is coming out here, so I hope it does for you too!

Diana Just to let you know we are thinking about you today. Love'n'hugs Sue & Doug xx

Chin up Take Care. Germaine x

Hi Pink, have been through what you're going through and although it was definitely a struggle it made me stronger. My ex was my life at the time as all my immediate family had died. I had 3 small children to feed and clothe as well (existed on social security money as ex wouldn't pay towards the childrens upkeep) - it was pure hell at times but I got back out in the world and joined clubs etc . I admit I had to push myself to do it (I'd rather have stayed at home in front of the box) but it was worth it. Met a super man 2 years later and we have now been very happily married for 19 years. So don't be beaten, it will all come out good in the end, I promise.

Diana, Know exactly how you feel. Been there, done that. It doesn't make it any easier if people commiserate, it's something you just have to work through for yourself - and you WILL - just give yourself a little time to adjust. It's hard to reconcile the things you've lost and to feel as if you personally have failed, but you will come to terms with it. You're such a positive person by nature, and once the official side is past and you get your 'Absolute', you can allow yourself to enjoy the freedom fully and carve a new path. Head up, and think of YOUR future. CB >|< XX

Diana, Hope the day passes quickly for you. I can empathise in a way, it's never easy saying goodbye to the past. As others have said - things do get easier. Take Care Paul xx

Hi Diana, Just to let you know I am thinking of you. Of course you will get through this because when it comes to the crunch you will find you are strong enough. But I can imagine how painful it all is. 2005 has not been a good year for you with gaynor's death and now this. Look after yourself we all love you. Tak care Ann Glos

Hi Pink having just started on the same road, some days I feel it's hardly worth showing my face. I know it's a struggle but you have to keep your chin up. Big (((HUGS))) coming your way. Your GR family are all behind you. Ken x

Diana, I'll be thinking of you at this difficult time. Helenxx

Am thinking of you today, Diana, take care there :)

Dear Diana...have no words of wisdom except to say that I think you are a very special, strong woman. Don't be too tough on yourself. XX BC

Diana, Its understandable that you think as you do, after all none of us go into a marriage intending to get divorced, We are all here if you need us but we wont intrude. June xx

Thinking of you Diana. Take some time out for YOU. Gwyn

GOOD LUCK! Lily

thanks guys.... don't wanna chat, just want people to know why me so distant at the moment and why me not a bundle of laughs!! Going over to bestest friend (my rock of gibralter as she's known..... strong, solid and always there) tomorrow for a night of girlie chat and reminiscing about the laughs we've had over the 27 years we have known each other and no doubt shed a few tears for things gone by!! i will get thru this but its gonna take time and effort on my part and me not rushing it for no-one.... cos for once in my life me looking out for ME!! diana xx

Have messaged you Diana ... am here to listen any time... even if you want to just sound off!! Bless you chuck.. Anne :))) xxx