What to do when the chips are gone...

A certain problem has arisen over the last several weeks. An earlier post regarding my wife leaving explains, but I find myself having issues socializing with anyone due to fears I didn't have before.

The problem arises that now that half of my circle of friends has evaporated, and the other half are really only work friends, I find it incredibly difficult to find others to talk to.

Dating sites are obviously out, not for the reasons that you might think though. Why in the world would I even think about dating someone now? I mean, if a 13 year relationship evaporated so quickly, why in the world would I risk putting myself back out there for even further disappointment?

Going out to bars isn't my bag. Got out of that a long time ago. But it is still a fact that humans are social creatures, and thus I need to find that outlet so that I might be able to mingle with others socially to keep a normal happy lifestyle.

It is a difficult thing, especially with my status. I am resolved to tell anyone about my current situation, just as I did initially when put on the registry. I found though that when I told it initially, I lost all but a very small group of true friends. So the question is, how in the heck will I be able to meet others, and inform them of my registry inclusion? This is a problem that I have not had to deal with for several years, and I am out of practice on how to accomplish it in a constructive way.

Any Suggestions?

So what's with all the slanted RSO stories lately?

Is it the fact that the legislators haven't past enough laws to take away more rights of ex-offenders? Or did some news reporters get additional DWI's and they want to divert attention?

Seriously though, What's up with all of the stories on things that are not illegal?