When I separated from my AH, I realized I needed to keep myself busy. I did some volunteer work, and I also got a part-time job at the perfume counter of a department store over the holidays (on top of my full time job). It was good for me and forced me to be out and among people who didn't know all of my drama... otherwise I spent way too much time home alone in my own head - not a good neighborhood to be in by myself!
An added bonus was some extra cash along with the employee discount!