Hi, good for you! It is definitely better to leave bad things behind. I am in the similar situation. Got only horrible people around me that make me stuck in the sam place. I figured that some of them wanted bad things for me, which is heartbreaking. But also don't have support group that I could really on. I know I have to move on, and so do you. But don't isolate!! No matter how bad your social skills are! You have to be around people! To stay mentally healthy. We are social beings, gotta mingle. Of course don't choose the same kind of people. But you don't have to make friends at first, but be around people. Volunteering is good, it doesn't sound fun but it's 1000000 times better than doing nothing. Baby steps, but do some! There are also videos on YouTube where you can learn some skills. You have to sacrifice present time for better future. Make your life more pleasant!!

I dumped a woman I *thought* was my friend years ago. We were "friends" for many years. She never treated me well. I finally did it, and would you believe I actually DIDN'T miss her at all? I was actually glad she was gone, even though I was lonely as heck, I was glad she was gone. That "friendship was so bad I didn't miss it at all.
Yes I do things to keep me busy. If I stay home too much I get depressed. Just keep yourself occupied, and you will be fine. Remember it's better to be lonely than in bad company

I'm in a similar situation. It's not easy around the holidays but I'd rather be alone than to feel like I'm not being true to myself or tolerating mistreatment. I have a busy schedule between work and school but plan to get back to the gym and try some local Meetup groups that involve my interests. Hang in there. Everything is temporary and we always have support here!

A 'friend of 30+ years 'dumped me by email a few months back. Recently she contacted me to go out for a meal. I said yes, despite not really wanting to go...as it was, the meal was the day before.

Drama is not what I want in my life. So being dumped, then called for me is drama, toxic, and it's now my turn to politely 'dump' her...where there is No Trust, there is no relationship...toxic or otherwise. Best To You as you create a new circle of friends

Toxic friendships are rarely worth the effort/negativity brought to one's life. Thus, congrats for recognizing and eliminating those folks from your life. It may be a lonely time as a result, but the peace of mind it must bring should certainly be worth it. Instead of spending anymore time on those toxic relationships, focus on places you can find new friendships that aren't so toxic.

I think we all come across a toxic friend in life

its difficult when one feels lonely. ...

I had to clear toxic friends from my life too
I told one of them
'don't treat my kindness as weakness'

being helpful to another is one thing
but being used over & over is another thing. .

I ended a friendship just recently.
its the best thing ive done
even if it has made me feel more lonely..
but im also more determined to re-connect again. .
must be good souls out there? somewhere lol

yes, over the past few years I have both made and ended some friendships. It;s been painful, one was a long-time friend, and one a newer friend, but in both situations I was not being treated with the kindness, respect, and consideration I deserved and was certainly giving them. My circle has grown smaller over the years, and that makes me sad, but the relationships I do have now are healthier and that's growth! Hang in there, you will find new friends more aligned with your values.

I am here for you if you need a friend............

Mmm.... I just don't understand most people. I was in a therapy group one where someone was sharing their suicidal distress and all the others were ignoring her wishing her dead.

Needless to say after nine months of "therapy" with these people I felt greatly relieved to cut them all out of my life forever!!! Although the consequences was that I felt bad when I left for some reason....

Try going to a group where you can form pleasant acquaintances and have a nice time. No need to rush into making friends, just hang out and enjoy the storm leaving your life. I personally would suggest a partner, it's hard to make friends - good ones....