I’m having a difficult time with my recent breakup (we were together 12 years), so my accomplishment this week is just getting out of bed, eating, and I even showered a few times. Ha. Yay me!

Thanks so much for replying. It is like someone has died! Ugh, it is awful.

*Grateful. Sheesh, my spelling.

Thank you for the kind words :)

Thank you so much for your advice. I tried going no contact but that lasted about a week. So hard when you are losing not only your boyfriend, but your best friend too. I will try again! I like the idea of taking a dance class. I have always wanted to learn so now seems like a great time to do it.

Thank you for the words of encouragement. I’ve been trying to take care of myself, it is hard though when there is such a huge blow to your self esteem. I am very lucky to have wonderful friends and family, so that is helping. Just one day at a time I guess :/

I’m so far into the grays that I’m sure no one will read this, but just in case, I’ll post this. I recently found out my boyfriend of 12 years was cheating on me. I’m having a really hard time dealing. I’ve already moved out, but I can’t seem to process this. If anyone has any advice, I would be very greatful.

You will do great! I have problems making new friends too, but I think being back in school will help. Talk to people in your classes, and maybe join a study group or two.

I always bring those dinner party question game thingys to any family get together. It’s easy to pull out a card and have everyone answer “what’s your favorite movie,” or “if you could only travel to one place, where would it be?” questions. It’s so much easier to steer the conversation with some props. I had to start…

I’m in Seattle. This city is really going crazy with all the tech companies now which is awesome for future employment, but it also means that the rent is OUT OF CONTROL EXPENSIVE.

My program is pretty intense - it’s a coding bootcamp, not a program at a university. I like it so far, but it’s A LOT of work. I basically have no life right now. :/

Ugh, I’m sorry that happened to you. That guy sounds like a jerk. I’m also in computer science and it sucks there are so few women in the field. I’m not sure where you are located, but maybe there are some women only groups that meet up in your area? I’m lucky there are quite a few here - Girl Geek Dinners, Women Who…

Awesome. I created an account just so I could star this.