I've been a stay at home mum for 8years. I have had limited time away from children as I don't have much family support. Lately I've been trying to get back into the social scene and I'm really struggling :( I'm confident talking to other "mums" about children but take children out of the picture and I have no idea what to say. I feel like the black sheep everywhere .. I'm not really into drinking and stuff .. It's really getting me down :( ... I'm just wanting to get out there and enjoy life ...
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Get a hobby :) take an interest in things other than kids, do some study. Whatever it is now is the time to find out what else interests you other than kids. It's a great time to do it as kids need us less and less as they get older and start to build there own lives.
There must have been things you got excited about pre kids? Take an interest in politics, join a book club. Volunteer in a hospital or for another community service. Having done some other things will help you to have other things to talk about
Get a job and meet people through work?
I think you are perfectly normal!
Lots of people aren't in to drinking and stuff. I personally don't feel comfortable at all with loud music and dancing but my husband loves it.
You need to find like minded people with or without children with whom you can connect. You won't be able to make friends with everyone so look for the people who have the same interests and priorities as you