Loneliness Support Group

Loneliness is an emotional state in which a person experiences a powerful feeling of emptiness and isolation. Loneliness is more than the feeling of wanting company or wanting to do something with another person. Loneliness is a feeling of being cut off, disconnected and alienated from other people. The lonely person may find it difficult or even impossible to have any...

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tabby2010 04/01/2014

Hello everyone I am feeling really down and lonely I don't have a lot of friends that i can hang out with because most of my friends that I do have don't want to hang out with me due to my issues I have one friend that I talk to almost every day on the phone or facebook she is having a birthday Party on saturday and my parents will not let me go because they said I don't need to be around her that shes not a good influence they are having her birthday party at her new boyfriends family's house I really want to go cause hes the only true friend i have but my parents won't let me I fell so alone I was so looking forward to the party but my parents also said its too far away and something bad could happen to me nothing bad will happen they are just trying to control my life I feel like i have no one to lean on for support

deleted_user 04/01/2014

Tabby - I am sorry for your situation. Do you really need your parent's permission to go to the party? Is it a transportation issue, or due they control your life because you depend on them for where you live? I understand how loneliness can make sad and isolated. Do you belong to any local support groups? Is there some local organization that you can volunteer at to meet new people. I hope the rest of your week goes better. Best wishes

tabby2010 04/01/2014

thanks for your response yes i have to have permission from my parents to go to the party im under guardianship through the court system I have transportation my parents just don't want me to go they said if i get hurt or something happens to me than they will get into trouble because im not able to take care of myself yes i belong to the Metro democratic club in louisville ky I go there and meet people but I want to be with my friend on her 26 th birthday and celebrate with her but i cant so Im trying to cope with not being able to go i feel so alone I need more friends

deleted_user 04/01/2014

Maybe they would allow you go to if one of them goes with you? I'm sure your parents would like to meet your friend and her family. You guys are going to be friends, so everyone might as well try to get along!

VICKYANN77 04/02/2014

Hi Tabby. I'm so sorry you're feeling so lonely right now. I just wondered if you've been able to sit down with your parents and explain really honestly how you're feeling? I think its natural for them to want to protect you but at the same time you do need a level of independence in your life in order for you to grow and flourish.
Do you have any regular contact with a care worker or dr that you could speak to in confidence about this?
I also wondered if there was someone who your parents trust that could accompany you to the party.

PinterestFan 04/02/2014

Hi Tabby,

I really hate it that you're disappointed, but groups get very out-of-hand these days - alcohol makes situations worse, but even without alcohol, very bad things can happen quickly and nobody even will help someone often - many unbelievable news stories - with video. Things go on that you just would never expect, and can't really prepare for.

Maybe you and your friend could have lunch sometime near her birthday . That would be a lot of fun, and you could spend time together.

I hope you're feeling better soon.

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