I can now say it’s been years.

skep419 said
My social life hasn’t recovered and I feel like there was a reversal of sorts. I now don’t really have a life when I don’t have the kids. Although looking back hanging out at a bar every weekend doesn’t seem like much of a life either.

You are heading in the right direction. Things WILL get better and fulfilling. The first step is the hardest, and you've taken that step.