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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nella 02/21/2017

I'm very grateful to the people who have responded to my earlier posts and trust me when I say that I tried to reply to ALL of them but I just could not find it in my heart to finish my words or press send. It's not that I've been ignoring the kindness that have been given to me here. I really appreciate them, even the hugs. So I thought to myself why I could not respond. Last night I realised that the reason why I could not communicate my feelings and thoughts was because I've been bearing and keeping them all to myself for all these years that I find it hard to talk about it or figure it out. How do I let them out? Being alone all the time is scary especially now that I'm growing. Soon, I'll be graduating from the University and I don't want to be the kind of person who will live only for myself. I want to share happiness with other people too. I want to know what it's like to have friends in familiar places. I want to revel in a companionship that will last until my lifetime. But with my attitude and with how and what I am as a person, this proves to be very difficult and I'm too weak to prove myself otherwise. No one ever comes up to me and asks, "hey, how are you?" or "what's up?". At the end of the day I'm alone. Always. And it really hurts.

andrews 02/21/2017

You aren't alone here on DS. We are a group of caring, flawed, understanding, and kind people who'll listen as well as share anytime you're in the mood.

annettearizona 02/21/2017

yep-we are pesty and always snoopy on how you are and we are available 24 hours a day for you to post on your thoughts and how you are feeling

Debbalina 02/21/2017

I know you said that you can't communicate your feelings but you just did such an eloquent job at it in your post! Coming to DS can be great practice for real life. This is a very safe place to unload. Please know I myself have trouble opening up so i can totally relate. Rather than post alot, i do alot of responding to posts and that seems easier to me. Good for you for getting your feelings out there!

ohboy12 02/21/2017

I'm 35, and I wish I had the ability to articulate what you just did when I was in my early 20s. The great thing about being here is you get to practice letting those words and thoughts out. And if you decide not to sometimes, that's ok too. I'm new here, but I relied on this place years ago when I was going through a divorce. People here all want the same thing - to listen and be listened to.
Keep practicing on us, and after a while that will translate into confidence you can then bring into your everyday life. I know it's difficult when it feels like no one is asking you about your day, or asking you how you feel. But I believe it starts with us, because one thing I've learned during my few years on earth is that most other people are going through the same things we are internally. It's just takes our ability and confidence to put ourselves out there. You seem very astute and articulate - it may not feel like it but I bet you'll find yourself able to do that one day. It won't be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is.
Hope to hear from you again soon.

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