Im sorry that you are feeling alone and live far from your family. Lonliness is terrible. I have a close friend that I see maybe 3 times a year. My parents live about 45 minutes away from me. Maybe you can plan a trip to see them or maybe they can come and see you. Talk on the phone more to them perhaps. My friend I made here..her and I speak on the phone and she doesnt feel so far away when we talk rather than type.

My brother lives 200 miles one direction, the rest of the family is 200 miles the other way. I have one friend I try to speak to alot, but she has her own life. Its really hard.

bumping so maybe you can get some more responses.

well, we cant help with the loss of family but we can offer you friendship if you want it hun. big hugs xx

Maybe you might extend your circle of friends by joining a group of some sort or an organization that is involved with helping others. Granted, you're working and such but I find that when I feel alone and need more social interaction the best way to do it is to go out and find a way to obtain it. Maybe take a yoga class or knitting class or some sort of group endeavor to find contacts. I know it's hard to live away from family. All of mind are on either the west coast or the east coast and I'm here in North Dakota where nobody wants to visit you in the winter.

I tend to find friends who are in the same situation. It's hard to be the odd one out. I have a friend from Ireland. I don't live where I grew up either, so we have that in common. We don't necessary get together during those times that others meet up with their families, but we get together later. I know for Thanksgiving that she had just her husband and kids. We'll get together this week probably.
I share that feeling with you.

Thanks for all the responses! My situation isn't easily remedied. My mom works 60 hours a week and gets one day off a week. Her priorities also are to have fun and relaxation, when she gets time off. She doesn't make efforts to come and see me and hasn't visited in 4 1/2 years. I usually come to see her about once a year, but because I'm married and have a life structured around my husband & kids, it's hard to get away a lot. Then, there's the money thing. I have accepted that I have a dysfunctional family life. Also my husband is somewhat antisocial, but I do little things to try & get away to interact with people. But weekends I usually have a tough time with. I can't exactly volunteer on Saturdays or Sundays because I have two kids I need to think about too and my hubby taking care of them. I wish I had a friend or family member locally I could spend time with, kind of escape to once in a while, but I don't. So I've been looking for other ways to find other people. It doesn't always stick though. You know, you find things to do with people, but it's not a regular thing. I'm looking for some kind of a support system. I should probably try & start one. LOL.