I have asked myself this question a lot. You know I related to everything u said. To add I was bullied as a child and so now I feel like people make fun of me too. I am lonely no friends but I do have my kids and mom and brother that love me very much.

If u were here I'd do coffee with ya and I also like book stores, movies, I go to church, music and travel. I have a fiance who is my best friend but its not the same as having a close friend.

Sorry you're feeling so alone, but glad you have three people that love and appreciate you. The totally self-involved way people have gotten
is just weird. A stand-up comic recently said in his routine, that if someone had gone around snapping up photos of themselves and
running to get them developed a few decades ago - they would have been put in a mental institute. lol It is all so bizarre!

It's good that you have a blog that you enjoy, and most everyone is
the same way - people would be surprised if they knew what they
smile through - what's going on or going wrong in their lives.

Sending good thoughts.

Denise, I live alone and felt alone since childhood in or out of serious relationships, which were either unhealthy or abusive, and friendships more or less the same, and yes, it is so difficult to find a True Friend for me at the age of 54 now, let alone Mr. Right which I'm not interested in either. I enjoy my own company and since I live with GAD and PTSD, that alone, makes me feel invisible because no one understands and I had to make the unpleasant decision at the beginning of this year to start distancing myself from my siblings again, who in my opinion, could care less, and I think often now to say to them the next time they are too busy, "I'm sure you won't be too busy to attend my funeral should I die before you." Though like always I never speak my mind, just like in childhood." It saddens me to know that I could die any day now and not be found until someone smells the stench of my flesh rotting. So, I am even preparing myself to die alone, which does not scare me, though until then, I will continue to live my life alone than to feel alone around or with others. Taking Care of myself is not easy at times either, though I'm doing so much better compared to years ago. My body is aging, though my heart and mind is remaining forever young. I don't wonder how or why my life got this lonely, I just accept it for what it is and face the challenges every day the best I can in every moment of every day. My heart does go out to Us all here, though at the same time since joining this group, I have felt less alone by certain people who take the time out to respond to my posts. Thank You for Sharing!

WOW- are we secret twins or what!

My only friends I have ever had are online!

And my so-called relatives do act like I'm invisible unless they want to belittle me :(

huggggggggssssssssssss

So-I don't care how YOUNG you're! I suggest to look towards your interests-hobbiies/crafts...that will get you into meeting people...and volunteer work! Libraries-schools-even at homeless shelters or at animal shelters?

hugs and I would say you are lucky because you have hubby and daughter...I do not have either child or wife...I am also 56 soon to be 57 in Nov....anyway I do have family that has become closer since my dad died and now mom is aging up there...she turns 90 on Sept 4th...

anyway I would do lots of meetups if I was you...just to get out and make new friends...that is what the meetup.com is for...join eventful things you like doing be that photography or sewing or swimming or whatever.....

I have my singles meetup group but even that is now more chore because I became organizer few months ago...so I plan the events for most part...so others are coorganizers and help with planning events too....

but like this weekend with Labor Day we are having a big pot luck lunch BBQ...I decided to skip it...parking is going to be hard and I have trouble walking distances because of bad knees...so I just said I am going to be with family on the holiday...I have no idea if we will eat together or not right now but am hopeful....

hugs welcome to our corner of the internet...

(((((hugs)))))) I know how it feels to feel lonely and neglected like that. I hope you can find true friends who live near to you, and you guys can hang out more often. Praying for you!

I give a crap and would be honored to get to know you. I know I share this song way too much but I think it fits so many of us and besides that, it's a beautiful song. I hope it helps. And I mean what I said.
Hugs Gramybear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucA63CEuXpo

Thanks to each and every one of you For being a holiday weekend, it's nice to know someone was around to hear me. Loved the song Gramybear. Bless you all.