Where do you go for socialization?

I initially found socialising very difficult and I was so lonely. My DH has aphasia and it’s very difficult for others to understand anything he says, people generally can’t be bothered. However perseverance prevailed and this is what we do. We got a little dog and take our Schnoodle to the dog park 3 or 4 times a week the same people are there and they are so kind (animal lovers) so I get an extended amount of conversation about everyday normal things, our puppy gets to play and DH gets a certain amount of stimulation. We go to Sailability once a week during the sailing season interacting with other carers. I am on the committee and I am also a skipper so I take compromised clients sailing. Our Committee is very active with fund raising and social days so we get to go out to dinner in a comfortable situation with others who understand. Plus I get the stimulation of meetings and organising functions. I have a small business making fashion bags carried over from a past life so I have something to do when DH is sleeping and on occasion have to meet deadlines which I enjoy. Not sure what the future holds but I too need to be active and busy it keeps the shadow of our troubles at bay. I’ve tried lots of things that haven’t worked just give it a go and don’t give up. Good luck ld love to know what you find and how you are going.