For me, the most difficult thing was being alone. For 12 years, my entire identity was husband & father. Now when I found myself alone, I had no sense of who I was. That was the darkest time for me. I’ve also seen others struggle at this stage. Having friends or family that you can reach out to is a HUGE help! Thankfully I was very fortunate to have a large, loving, and very close family. But even with these resources, I’ve seen other family members turn to darker, more destructive habits after spending that time alone.
For me, the most difficult thing was being alone. For 12 years, my entire identity was husband & father. Now when I found myself alone, I had no sense of who I was. That was the darkest time for me. I’ve also seen others struggle at this stage. Having friends or family that you can reach out to is a HUGE help! Thankfully I was very fortunate to have a large, loving, and very close family. But even with these resources, I’ve seen other family members turn to darker, more destructive habits after spending that time alone.