Newbie here
I'm living a life of solitude. There are good days and bad days and I think that's part of being on your own. It can get really sad at times but I try my best to overcome the negative emotions. I'm hoping that through this platform, I'd be able to learn, find support, a community, or later support others as well.
@counselorfriend Welcome!
@counselorfriend First of all, welcome! I do hope you can find a heartwarming community in here.
I just want to say that being alone is totally fine, it leads more time to understand yourself, even with the good and the bad days, there's always things you'll be able to appreciate about yourself. No need to feel alone in your struggle to overcome this loneliness.
@counselorfriend so many of us are alone but trust me it's gets more tolerable with time. You are here talking to people, that's a great step to healing.
I am also very lonely, isolated and bored despite having a spouse and kids so I can empathise with you I am at home nearly 24/7 having become basically unemployable (been the bane of my existence practically my whole adult life). It is sad when you have no friends and have to live this way because it’s too hard to find genuine friends😒
@counselorfriend
Hello:
My last girlfriend said I would end up a recluse. So far she has been right. I’ve been alone so long now, that I’m actually used to it. I know it isn’t healthy, which is why I’m here. Good luck.
@counselorfriend I live a life of solitude as well. Pretty extreme at that. I long for human connection, but when I get it in the form of a visitor or phone call I can't wait for it to end. That's what's so hard for me: The confusing needs. 7 cups is nice because I can control exactly how much of the outside world I let in. But it's love/hate. Sometimes I'm obsesses with it, sometimes I need a break.
@counselorfriend welcome to 7 Cups. I have found a lot of support and encouragement here, and I hope that you find the same. Glad you are here 💚
@counselorfriend Welcome here1
I really do hope that you can find friendship, support and community here at 7cups.
Did you know that volunteer listeners are available to talk with you here online? Free of charge, anytime, 24/7. If you want to speak to someone, you can start here: www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/
I hope that this community can help you to feel less alone. -Purple
Welcome.
I am new here, but it looks like a decent place to hangout.
Anyway, I wanted to say that no one warned us that growing up would be so isolating.
I find myself stuck between wanting to be around anyone, or don't want signs of another human within miles..
I'm lucky enough to be able to go outside and watch the birds or chipmunks and stuff, that helps me a lot.
Best
York
It's been a while.. thank you all for the warm welcome!