Lives in Whitstable
Age 48
Waitress/Cook
On the steps of static caravan with grandchildren
On the beach
I feel withdrawn from other people, my tolerance of people has gone. This makes you feel totally isolated and alone, confused with life, you question your abilities in life. Was your life worth it? You don’t feel like the strong person you used to, you question everything, simple choices become difficult. I became very tearful - floods of tears for hours on end. Hot flushes, insomnia.
You learn to cut out negativity and chin wagging. Where I work the girls love to gossip. You have to learn to focus on yourself. Knowing what makes me feel good and focusing on that. Like spending time with my grandchildren and going down to the beach.
Michelle Doherty