Losing Friends

I have lost a few of those myself. You could try to mingle with other mom's at your kid's schools, clubs, Bible class, or any other organization they may be a part of... You would have similar things to talk about, and it will make the transition away from your other friend easier.

If I had the answers to this I wouldn't be super lonely myself. I lost my best friend when my last divorce occurred, despite her being MY friend (and cousin to boot), she sided with my x, and that was that. I have had issues trusting since then. If someone I had known for years, and was related too, didn't want to stay friends with me, who could? I have panic attacks and stuff from that time too. Here may not be friends you can meet to take out for lunch, but there are people here who listen and care and it helps. Being a mom, maybe somewhere you have to take your kids will open up mom's who are also as isolated and lonely.

saddened to hear this, hon. but, yer jest gonna need to cinch'p yer britches'n get out there if'n ya e'er wish to meet other folks. perhaps a support group, volunteer work 'r somethin' 'long that line where ya can meet folks with similar interests. attitude's half the battle'n if'n ya continue to allow yer anxiety to control ya, 'tis gonna be a tough battle....best 'f luck!

It will happen when you are ready. Took me years to get there. Forgetting a "best friend" isn't that easy.

Sorry to hear you lost a friend. i think if you are a good man smiling and friendly you can get new friends. each person has a different character. I Connect to people more "quiet" I guess. good luck I'm sure you can find new friends

this might sound silly, but in addition to what everyone is advising, i would recommend writing a Journal. It helps me , when i need to get something out of my mind or work through an emotion. Besides that, talking to people online can provide a outlet to just talk. It is hard to find a good friend online....but no harm in trying right? I wish you the best. :D Keep smiling.

I know how you feel about losing friends. It is hard but only for the best.

Oh, I'm sorry to know that. I hope social media can help you to find new friends. Well. I have few friends also for I'm not so sociable too.

Oh so sad to hear that ten years of friendship lost. If you are a single mom just watch your kid's smile you can easily recover with those losses.

Hope everything will be oka soon.

@HuggysMama, Very sorry to hear about this. Loss is never easy to deal with. Based on my own experiences, I would say - take it slow. Just be aware that you are sad and you have every right to be sad and it is ok to grieve a loss. The magic words are "Time heals". See if this helps - Make a list of things you like doing for yourself and does not involve your friend. Try to do some of them as much as you can without pushing yourself too much And if you have any spiritual practice, now is the time to turn to that. May the healing energies be with you.