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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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Luna113
Luna113

Hello. So, I wanted to post about this new change in dealing with. I've always been really close to my family. I don't really have any friends that live near by. Well, due to several factors in their own lives my family isn't there for me anymore.


I mean, hey, I'm 35. I've lived on my own for longer than I lived with them by now. But that lack of contact and support is really knocking me of balance. I just wondered if anyone could relate and maybe had some advice? I don't understand how to deal with my feelings yet. Thanks.

Luna113
Luna113
They are literally too busy to talk to me. If I text "hello" I'm lucky to get a reply the same day
rdapl31
rdapl31
Hi dear Luna113, I understand. It must be difficult, but how about making some friends near you? You got wonderful advice from badluckandtrouble here. How about calling your family once a week? That's what I do and I'm pretty happy with that. Remember that communication is a two-way street. Your family perhaps must be busy with other things in their mind and might not give you the attention you want, but as I said, you could always call once a week to say hi and to listen to what they have to say too. Remember not to make conversations about you only. Also, have you tried writing, or going to dance or music classes? Learning new skills and having fun is important for your your social life and for your brain. It keeps you young (and occupied)! Lots of care from me, bye!
billwfriend
billwfriend
texting is not the best option to get contact with people sometimes.....and here especially true with your family,....hugs try meetup.com and make new friends....
shewalkids
shewalkids
I am 65 yrs. old and in the last couple of years have experienced the same. Believe it or not age makes no difference. I was very close to my family, but people die and things change. Recently I volunteered for something. I didn't make new friends, but I felt worthwhile. My best to you. You will find your way.
Wolfy01
Wolfy01
I'm estranged from my family,I've got nothing against them,we're just not close like normal family,I've had emotional pain right through my adult life,it's never very far away,,I've come to terms with it,I feel it's a part of me that comes up now and again,I accept my life
P00hbear
P00hbear
I'm estranged from my family too, for various reasons. When my dad passed a few years ago everything changed completely, and I realized I can't count on them at all. They are too involved in their own lives and I have been long forgotten. It is very painful. I have friends, and a husband, that helps, but often I feel like I am on my own in life. I try to focus a lot on what I do have, and the blessings I have rather than what I don't. It is many times that thought process that gets me by. I remain open to new experiences and I meet new people in various situations. We camp, bike, drive in a car club, walk our dogs, join local exercise studios, etc. I reach out and try to follow up with people. It's a lot of work, but helps me feel not so isolated.
annettearizona
annettearizona
I would get involved with crafts and hobbies which interest you and that way you will; meet others with the same interests also perhaps volunteer work
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