adult talk

[blackribbon]

I'm wishing this life weren't so lonely. I think my small group at church is the only time I have each week that I get to "adult" talk. Any other time I talk to adults is at the kids activities and that particular activity tends to be the topic.

Sometimes, I just need to talk. However, add in my new "phobia" of the telephone, well, it ends up being another need that goes unmet.

(not really complaining...more just making an observation...and needing to talk..)

 

[ThyLovingkindness]

Hi blackribbon, I don't know about you, but it sure seems as if we've had engaging conversations right here in the widow/widower area, one comment that you left in my thread is quite touching. I've enjoyed the interaction in the short time I've been here. Blessings!

 

[sophiewilcoxx]

I'm wishing this life weren't so lonely. I think my small group at church is the only time I have each week that I get to "adult" talk. Any other time I talk to adults is at the kids activities and that particular activity tends to be the topic.

Sometimes, I just need to talk. However, add in my new "phobia" of the telephone, well, it ends up being another need that goes unmet.

(not really complaining...more just making an observation...and needing to talk..)

Go to a Christian fellowship, it will help you personally to build up your self steam.

 

[blackribbon]

I'm not sure exactly what a "Christian fellowship" is. However, the issue is that I'm a solo parent trying to do it all. My evenings are filled with the kids' activities...and I want to be there for them. I won't have them for too much longer. I have two teenagers who actually want me around and really talk to me about what is going on in their heads. I wouldn't trade that for the world.

A neighbor asked me a question yesterday. I found it uncomfortable to actually organize my thought enough to actually say them out loud.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

I have a couple of close friends that I make a point to have dinner with about every couple of weeks. Maybe you could find someone like that? It could even be one of the moms you see at activities, just grabbing coffee or dinner on a different night. I know what you mean about your kids only being around for a little while. I have one graduating High School today and the other is 14. They are boys and talking is rare as is spending time with me, but I do cherish it when it does happen.

A Christian fellowship might be an event your church has where a group gets together like a singles group or widow/widower group or a women's group?

 

[LeaningOnChrist]

Greetings blackribbon:

I understand that the sharing you have with your teenagers is valuable. I also get it that you need to have adults to talk with. It sounds quite normal or rather common for most folks. I know I need to talk. Some of us men do have more than 5 words when we talk. I being a man who has yet mastered the art of brevity.

Talking with my beloved wife is one of the things I miss. Talking can be meaningful with friends and other church members. It is a way to bond and build meaningful friendships. Also going through this grief has surfaced so many things I could chat about with friends. I must have talked for at least 30 minutes with one of my friends. He was quite understanding and shared in much of what I am experiencing. So, I fully get it that you need to talk with adults. IMO I would just talk with others who I trust or at the least are understanding of what I need to talk about.

Be good to you, aye!

In HIS redeeming Love...

 

[Tattinglace]

I too need to talk. I am glad I searched for this site this evening.