u/pondelniholka

I am moving for the third time in six months. I went through a messy, heartbreaking separation and took the first place I could find, but a few months later I've found something much better.

Everything is packed, labeled, organized, my car is loaded with small items, I've eaten a decent breakfast, and I am READY. Bring on the movers!

I did it all by myself. I feel like I've won a massive victory 🙌🏾

Hi folks, there are a lot of couples on this sub looking forward to FIRE together. That was my dream too, but due to a very unhealthy dynamic that was causing me harm I had to end my marriage. I am still on track to FIRE at 55, but every time I check my numbers I feel absolutely nothing. My present job is pretty meh - all it really offers me right now is structure as I deal with a lot of feelings of grief and loss. I do my best with hobbies and paraprofessional interests (I do a lot of hiking, am in a performing group and on a couple of committees) but I'm an anxious type who doesn't like to spend time at home alone so I don't have interests I can spend hours on by myself.

I know a lot of people have challenges getting used to RE. When I was laid off for 6 months during COVID I took over a lot of household duties while my spouse worked, and exercise and hobbies filled the rest of the time. But I always had my spouse to hang out with. Right now when I think of RE I don't feel any sense of accomplishment or how my life will improve. It seems lonely. It's like money can't buy what it is I'm missing and what I need.

Anyone go through something similar? How are you coping?