Sorry your feeling alone and forgotten. But you came to DS - where your certainly not alone and never forgotten! I was actually feeling a little alone myself today. Went on a walk to a park and there were couples, families, groups walking together -then there was me - alone -wiht my headphones on listening to any talk radio to keep my company. Oh well. Wish your relationship was better with your mom. Even when one is use to getting texts and calls from someone they have a challenging relationship and suddenly they go silent, its interesting how it affects us. Maybe she controls the show but it seems you care for her or you really wouldn't give a hoot if she contacted you. I don't know TC40, just guessing here. Anyway - just wanted to let you know you're not alone today. Sending warm hugs-

I know what it feels like to be alone .. I spend a lot of time alone ... I love to get calls or texts from family or friends they brighten my day ... Your relationship with your mom must be complicated ... My mom is gone and I wish I had Even one more conversation with her....it's good your mom is trying to stay in touch maybe ask her to call at times that work better for your schedule ...((hugs)) polar

sorry you're feeling blue

I so often feel alone even when people are in the room with me. It's the nature of the illness I guess. I am fortunate that my mom and I have finally developed a good relationship. My biggest regret is that my father passed away and we never resolved so many issues. Whenever I think of him it is pure depression I feel. At least your mom does contact you which is a positive but maybe you need to have those calls and texts on your own terms. So sorry you are feeling bad. Hugs.

I feel lonely much of the time. I wish we lived in the same town so we could watch a movie together or something so we could keep each other company. Big hugs.

I'm just going to jump in with a hug TC. I once asked my Mom if she had Broken Fingers cause I was the only one who called...our relationship was challenging for my life....until early 30's then she died at 40. How I miss her, and what I've learned that 'I learned from her' since she's been gone. You've had a tough couple of days...go easy on yourself...if you didn't care, you would feel Nothing...apathy is worse than hate/anger....Take care, ML

Hi thank you guys for all the hugs. I do love my mom, but she is extremely verbally and emotionally abusive as well as toxic. When I was a child she was physically abusive as was my father. I have been told by many therapist s that I should cut all ties with her. I have yet to do it. I talk to her several times a day. However do not go to her home much anymore. Like every couple months and she lives 5 minutes from here where I live. I moved to the city I live in currently to be near her. Other than getting married to my ex-husband this is the worst choice and decision I have ever made. She moved here in 1998. In 2002 she tricked me into coming here. She said we would have so much fun together and do things together. I t never happened. When we did spend time together it was involving me taking her to the casino. She would give me forty bucks and tell me to go play. We never did anything meaningful together. I guess I never saw it but she is a self-absorbed narcissistic person. Maybe I chose to look the other way when I was growing up. But it is what it is now. Her husband is evil. So anyhow. Yeah this is this is kind of what it is for me. I love her very much but she hurts me.

Big hug for you TC.... Family relationship can be stressful for sure... I hope today is a better day....xo