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Anna1212
Anna1212

I tried reaching out today to a few people in real life.  Didn't get much of a response or any response.  People have their own lives.  They don't want to be bothered.  I'm the kind of person who would have done better to be married and have kids.  I like being alone but not this alone, abandoned and isolated.  It's hard to keep going.  It's hard to get out of bed in the morning.  I wish my mom could find her own place to live.  She is causing me so much stress by being in constant close contact every day.  I guess she can't really help it.  I feel like I am going crazy most of the time.  It hurts to be rejected.  To reach out to someone and have them not reach back. It hurts to be used and not loved.  It all gets to be too much.  

staircasedreams
staircasedreams
I'm sorry you are feeling so abandoned. No matter the reason or circumstances loneliness can be so cruel. I don't know what to say other than I understand and am here to listen. Gentle hugs my friend.
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
I feel the same. It is not easy to find some good company. Most people I met will not call me back. Only one or two will. Join some clubs or groups. It is easyer to meet someone. They will not call you back, but you can see them at the club. Try a church group. Find a caring church group. They will really care about you. Like families.
Anna1212
Anna1212
staircase and Peter. thank you. thank you for understanding. those are good tips Peter. Maybe I should join a club or church. Have never really done church before but maybe I should try it. Don't have money so whatever I join will have to be free.
Bluebird20
Bluebird20
Annie1212I understand with your Mom. My Mom can"t be too much for me either, She is generous with money my Mom. I am somewhat in same boat as you. Can't say too much.
cbgrace1980
cbgrace1980
I am so sorry you are feeling this way. Have you thought about working with a counselor? This would be a great way to open up to someone about how you are feeling and learn some tools to help you not feel so alone. We are here for you anytime you need to vent!
lilmissy7
lilmissy7
(((((Anna)))))
You’re not alone in being alone. (I hope that made sense) just wanted you to know I empathize.

Sending support, strength & hope
Big hug <3
Bobby5000
Bobby5000
You must be a very nice person to help your mom. And yes caretaking for an older person can be draining and underappreciated. When we took care of my mother in law, we would periodically go on vacation and tried to set reasonable limits and get some reimbursement for expenses.

So don't be afraid to take time for yourself and set some limits. Consider setting some goals and taking some steps to achieve them. Perhaps a vacation, new job or something else on a bucket list. Many live by goals and working to achieve them.
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