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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getaway 07/23/2018

Hi everyone,

I am new here and wanted to introduce myself. I am 42, female and well.... lonely. I have pets which helps but otherwise am alone. I see a "friend" (they are rather acquaintances) maybe once or twice a year. The rest of my time is spent alone. I work, have no family, no partner. I also suffer from complex ptsd because of severe child abuse.

Hopefully this forum will be helpful and I'll try my best to be helpful, too.

scottyb865 07/23/2018

Being alone sucks and I feel where u are. Just ended a 12 yrs relationship with my 42 yr old ex . 12yrs of pain lies and cheating and I couldn't take being done that way. We are here for. My best and only friend is my dog he also is a help at times but isn't the bond I need but I love it

enfieldguy 07/23/2018

I’m with you. Loneliness is awful and it doesn’t matter if you’re in a relationship or not it hurts.

Intentional33 07/23/2018

Hi Getaway! Hope you are able to find what you are looking for. I am fairly new myself. Feel free to message me anytime! I am single mom. No relationship advice from me but available to chat whenever I can be of assistance.

getaway 07/25/2018

Thank you for your messages.
The thing is, I actually don't want a partner. Too much hurt and I would freak out with fear if someone asked me out. I got asked two dates and each time before the date I had a recurring nightmare. So... I'm done with dating. At least until I have sorted myself out.
How do you take care of yourselves?

Intentional33 07/25/2018

Not quite sure I understand your last question. Take care of ourselves regarding depression?

getaway 07/25/2018

Yes, how to you take care of yourself when feeling lonely and depressed.

I find it difficult to do anything but then meditate, that's how I take care of myself.

Hephzibah 07/25/2018

Hi getaway! I'm new here too! I may have broken my foot a few months ago and since I haven't been able to get out much I decided to try some of these forum things :-) I went through a long season of loneliness in my life. I was over 1000 miles away from my friends and family, had broken up with my bf, and worked with people who didn't speak the same language as me. Pretty much I had no one to talk to except for my chihuahua. Just over 4 years ago I turned to my faith. I believe the Lord is healing and restoring my life. I believe He is bringing the right people at the right time. A little bit of a story-about the time I turned to my faith I went to a women's shelter. I was just minding my business-working full time and going to church twice a week-when I met a lady there who told me about a family who needed a live in care provider. It was through that family I met my husband. we've been married for almost 3 years now. I'm starting to meet new friends-i'm pretty introverted so its not the easiest thing for me. I'm so sorry for all you've been through. I was wondering if you've ever heard of Joyce Meyer? She's a great speaker and talks openly about the sexual abuse she suffered throughout her childhood. Anyways, I'll be praying for you and I'm here any time you need to talk! <3

kuhu 07/28/2018

Going through almost the same stuff aa you are. Feel free to drop a message whenever....

getaway 08/03/2018

Thank you for your messages everyone. I really appreciate them. I am having one of those weeks were I am just closing myself off.

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