Hello everyone,
I have not contributed to this sub in some time but I thought I’d share something that really helped me when my friendship break up was still fresh a few years ago. I started volunteering again at homeless shelters and hospitals.
It was a great way to make things less about my grief and anger and feel like I was giving back. Maybe you’re like me and used to volunteer more often but fell off. It gave me a small sense of purpose when everything felt very heavy and dark. It helped take me out of my own head for a bit and focus on something bigger than what I was going through and talk to different kinds of people. I made some new friends that I still volunteer with and it’s crazy to think it’s been a few years now!
I was exhausted and depressed in the beginning honestly, and really had to force myself to do it in the beginning but it really does help so much.
If you can, see where your community may need help! Even something small makes a difference, for you and others :)