It’s hard enough dealing with Valentine’s Day when you’re single, it’s doubly more difficult when you are a divorcee and suffering from depression.
The first Valentine’s after my separation I spent it alone and understanding that my soon to be ex-wife was off with her boyfriend. I tried my hardest to treat the day just like any other, pushing aside thoughts of the past every time they crept up. It’s a bit ironic I suppose, my depression most readily manifests as anhedonia, an inability to feel happiness. On Valentine’s Day I wish I felt nothing instead of sadness.
Don’t be afraid to reach out to others even if it’s just to say “check in on me a bit”. Your married friends, your attached friends will have their things to do, but don’t dismiss the simple solace that a single email or text can provide.
