I feel your pain. I moved from Houston to Paris, TN (pop. 6,000). I founded an alumnae panhellenic, because there wasn't a Gamma Phi group, and even though I formed a Crescent Circle (smaller than a full-fledged alumnae group) there really wasn't much interest from my sisters - they tended to be 20 - 30 years older than me, and hadn't been active in forever. The alumnae group was fun, and I really enjoyed meeting other sorority women.
I will admit that planning trips helped me stay sane - I love to travel, and having something to look forward to helped me "pull myself into happy". I gardened, and, don't laugh, got a dog and my fabulous pet chicken Houdini.
I never did really make any close friends in Paris - but that's okay. I was there for four years, and have now returned home to Houston. I SO appreciate all that I have now.
The four years I spent in exile gave me time and space to think - something that is hard to do when you are running around all the time. It sounds like West Virginia might not be your final home - so take advantage of touring the beautiful state - act like a tourist in your own backyard! I really enjoyed traveling around Tennessee and seeing places I knew I would never have a chance to see again.
Good luck! Hope you cheer up soon.
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