Hi, I'm Robin and I just moved here in November with my 12 yr old daughter. We moved across country on a little over 2 weeks notice to a state where we have NO conections for DV reasons. For the same reasons we had to break most of our ties with old friends, my ex-husbands family and anyone who could let it slip where we have gone. It's not as bad as it sounds.. really... we are safe now and can start over and recreate a whole new healthy life without fear.The problem is we are lonely and homesick. We both need to strat meeting people and having fun.!!!! We are both very socially oriented and I guess I didn't realize how hard this would be doing it on my own. I enjoy crafts of any kind ( I teach at a craft store ) and do some freelance artwork. My daughter is the typical 12yr old,makeup and Hannah Montanna one minute winnie the pooh and gameboy the next. WE Like to volunteer out in the community and just generally have fun. It seems to be a lot easier to meet people in the park w/a prescooler than a teenager. if anyony has any ideas on where we can get invoved, get out there, get to know people and get our new life adventure started please let me know thx
BTW sorry this post is such a downer It's 4am and like I said a little homesick. I'm Not always like this
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What part of town are you
What part of town are you in?
Mesa
Mesa
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Hi and welcome to the Valley
Hi and welcome to the Valley of the Sun on this cloudy, rainy day. May I suggest the Girl Scouts for meeting people and doing community service. Wherever you are in the Valley you can call the Arizona Cactus Pine Council and ask about troops in your area. It's easy to get involved as a helper for your daughter's troop. And if you like crafts, the Girl Scouts practically thrive on crafts. But, if you aren't interested in Girl Scouts, then maybe you might consider attending a church where your daughter can be part of a youth group and you can get to know people your age and parents of children your daughter's age. Most churches will have ways to get involved and opportunities to get involved in community service.
kdmason
We've been Girrl Scouts (
We've been Girrl Scouts ( together I've been involved in her troops since daisies) It's very hard to find a cadet troop open to new members this time of year (after cookie season) but if you know of one let me know
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Hi, I'm replying to you
Hi, I'm replying to you again about the Girl Scouts. I do admit that there are Cadet troops that are "exclusive." But, I do know that if you call the Cactus Pine Council for the Girl Scouts and express your interest in a Cadet troop that they would search for one. Cookie sales are going on now for the Girl Scouts in the east valley. And, I do know that there are some troops, unfortunately, that limit their size to a certain number of girls and most times are made up of girls who have been friends since Daisies. But, don't give up. Maybe your daughter could ask around at school if there are any troops and then ask if she could join them for a sample meeting. My old troop was so good at letting people in and including others. I was a co-leader for many years but when our girls got to cadet age they didn't want to work, just chat. So, it didn't work out. But, if you find a troop, and I know there are some because my daughter who goes to James Madison Prep School has some friends who are in a troop.
kdmason
Is your daughter making
Is your daughter making friends at school, could that possibly branch out to you making friends w/the parents? What about you joining your daughters school PTA and for your daughter, are there any clubs or sports she's interested in joining that would afford her the opportunity to meet & make friends? I 2nd the suggestion the poster above made about girl scouts, that's a great organization. What about AWANA's? A bible/religious based program for children that is offered at several churches, you could always look up on line if any churches in your area offer AWANA's. Do you attend church? What about meeting people there? Is your daughter involved or have interest in anything outside of school that might help her meet friends, i.e. dance classes, karate, city offered sports (soccer, etc.) or there's also ice skating lessons, gymnastics. What about the YMCA, that's a great organization to get involved with to get involved with programs and fitness as well if you're interested in that. Hope some of these suggestions might help!! Good luck!!
Hi, I moved here this past
Hi,
I moved here this past July and have also had trouble making new friends and finding new things to do. I enjoy social outings but find it hard to appproach people that are new to me. Let me know if you find any promising areas of interest. Welcome!
Hi Robin! Welcome to the
Hi Robin! Welcome to the valley! I know this sounds very cliche but are you two involved in a church? I only ask because I grew up in Mesa my family went to Resurrection in Tempe (Catholic church). Back then we had CCD for teenagers and the church had tons of activities for adults including single parents (which is very uncommon for a Catholic church). Not saying you should go there, but I know many of the churches now a days offer youth and adult programs and it might be a good place to start meeting some nice people. Also, I would get involved in your daughter's PTA. Other than that, maybe attend an art class at GCC at night to help meet other people. I know these are all so cliche but I feel for you. I moved to Texas at 21 w/ my now ex-husband and I was so homesick I cried everyday on the phone to my mom for a month. Then I started getting involved with the other Army wives and working and it helped. Hang in there from experience I know that it will get better. :)
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