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...
I used to have at least one good friend I could count on to be there for me, & me for her. My best friend is or used to be Robbie. We've been so close for the past 5 years or so. Then, I did something that offended her, asking for forgiveness, etc. I've had no response in about the last month or two. She is very close to having complete kidney failure, & is on her last legs. I want to be with her so badly, but she won't answer any of my calls, or respond to my letters. I've lost so many "good" friends over the years, due to my bipolar disorder...people who can't deal with me when I'm manic. So, right now, I'm alone with no friends except my ex-husband, who I live with platonically. Well, he just doesn't do the trick. I doubt any man could. I need a girlfriend to confide in, laugh or cry with, pray with, & trust. I'm afraid to reach out, now, with so many rejections. I would be a good friend to whoever that might be, if it ever happens. Right now, I'm isolating, to protect myself, but that's no way to live, & certainly no way to make friends. Do any of you have any ideas on how I can overcome my fears, & get out there in the world again?
Debi
Debi
I think you are making a postive step in getting back into the swing of things by finding a group on here, its step by step.
If you need to talk I am here and hopefully we can help each other.
Cfta
I'm glad you wrote to me. Lonliness & rejection are, in my opinion, the worst things a person can experience. I have a fear of making new friends because of it. I just lost my best friend, & my housemate (ex-husband) is going for a biopsy right now for a tumor on his bladder. Five years ago, he had colon cancer, & we thought he beat it. I keep praying, that if God wills, it will be benign. If not, & I lose him, I've lost the 2 most important, supportive people in my life. I do have a son, daughter-in-law & 19 mo old granddaughter, who are all so precious to me. But, they have very busy lives, & I can't lean on them. So, I'm leaning on the Everlasting Arms. I'm sure you know how hard it can be. Especially, when you're depressed. I'm not experiencing severe depression right now, but my mood level is quite low. I hope we can become friends, & be a support to each other.
With love,
Debi