Not going it alone.

My condolences on your loss Veronique.

Not quite the same traumatic loss, but I bought my caravan (previously a tent camper since my teens, but thinking as an impending OAP I'd like a few more creature comforts!) after splitting with my long term partner, with the intention of pleasing myself a little more than when I was 'hitched', she was a lovely lady in many ways, but things turned out to be her way or no way just too many times!

OK, I'm a man, I'm a big man, and I don't suffer complete fools gladly (been described as 'Alpha Male' a fair number of times, LOL, and instantly having the respect of others!), so probably not the sort many would try to take advantage of, so perhaps with an advantage or two over a lone female who may feel a little more vulnerable surrounded by strangers. But I have no qualms about solo caravanning, nor did I from first trips away, well me and my dog, so not entirely solo! I find the folks on most camp-sites are pretty friendly, willing to lend a hand if needed, although usually find it's me helping them as I'm very technically savvy, and a bit of social interactivity is quite common so no great feelings of social isolation, I'm easy going and sociable, but then my dog is often an ice breaker as she is a very attractive Border Collie and a bit of a people magnet!

As a keen photographer (landscape/wildlife/historic aircraft/motor-sport) I find being on my own an advantage, I don't have any bored/disinterested people urging me to 'get on with it' (had that in the past with previous partners!). Moderately happy to wander off hill walking on my own, although aware that I'm no spring chicken and a degree of caution is now wise, but nature reserves and populated low level paths etc. are no worry at all.

I actually LIKE solo caravanning, but I'm not always on my own, do rally meet-ups, and have friends who want to tag along from time to time, I also have friends in most parts of the country with whom I can meet up on my travels. Never really considered joining a 'Solos Group', all seems too organised for my liking, I'm more than capable of finding things to do to entertain myself.

Point to my ramble is that you don't NEED anyone else to enjoy yourself and your hobbies, camp-sites are full of singletons doing their own thing! It may take a leap of faith to get a few solo trips under your belt, but chances are once you gain confidence, you'll revel in the solo life where you can indulge your hobbies and interests unhindered. Been solo caravanning for over 5 years now, and no regrets, no mishaps, nothing I would do differently. It's at least worth a few tries to see how you get on, nothing whatsoever wrong in joining solos groups or getting a few like minded souls together if that appeals, but don't be too quick to dismiss your own abilities to go it alone, you'll be surrounded by others doing just that on many a camp-site.