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[quote=Anonymous]    I very much agree with many of the previous suggestions -- but am questioning the take that a PP has re: DH. OP seems very isolated, has no friends, and her primary social contact used to be with her mother. Why assume that it's "DH(that) doesn't have this picture"? It's just as likely that OP has held back from involving herself -- and possibly their children --from their extended family.

OP, I would encourage you to identify two or three people that you can reach out to for social interactions. Start small, and within your own comfort level. Are there people that you could text, email, facetime, or call a few times a week? This could not only form a basis for deeper relationships, it could begin to establish a rhythm of social contacts and connections for you and perhaps even give you something to look forward to. Because of stay-at-home habits, it might be fairly easy to connect this way at a time when many others are also connecting this way vs. face to face interactions. I have friends that send pictures of what their kids are doing, or recipes and pictures of what they're cooking, or reminders re: free movies.... It's not about the information as much as it is making consistent efforts on all sides.  These could be people in your extended family -- including your husband's siblings or other relatives; people that you've connected with through your kids or a common interest; or even people that you share interests with that you don't know all that well yet.  You might also think about cultivating cordial relationships with neighbors. If you shop, maybe ask a neighbor if they need something or bring back goodies or essentials to share.  I realize these steps might not be easy for you OP, but they might become rewarding.

OP I hope that posting here is a way to get support -- and help you feel at least a tiny bit less isolated.

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