Facing a New Chapter in Life All Alone. Need Someone to Talk To
I am moving back to my hometown after over 9 years. It started when my ex suggested a new career that I actually loved. But, he broke up with me over email two weeks before came home. Three of my high school best friends abandoned me the year before. I live in a suburban area and don't know where to go to meet people. I tried meetup.com. I tried dating sites. I volunteer at the animal shelter and cross fit gym. But, I can't afford the gym right now and the shelter is all older ladies. I have one friend in the area that is about an hour away and I barely see her. I feel so alone and don't feel like I will ever find anywhere to fit in around there...but I can't keep searching the earth for friends and let the rest of my life go...and my mom lets me stay there for a small fee and I can get a better career started...but I don't wanna be alone anymore...
I don't have anyone to talk to about it who understands. I'd like to find a long time listener who can help. I haven't had any luck finding consistent listeners here.
@warmheartedHuman2014
I'm so sorry; that sounds really tough. Hopefully today was better than yesterday, though? I want to congratulate you on still surviving. I'm glad you're here. I'm glad you're reaching out; it's really brave of you.
Anyway, just in case you needed it, here is our breakups self help guide. Alternatively, our loneliness guide can be found here. I'm sorry you feel like you have no one to talk to; have you tried using our Browse Listeners page with the topic set as loneliness and the verified listener box ticked? Unfortunately, I'm not a listener, so I can't be of much help. Nonetheless, if it's something that you'd be interested in, our Loneliness Support Community is here. Hopefully a listener will come along soon :) Till then, all the best!
@windflowers Thank you for the ghost hug!! I love hugs. It's one of the things I miss most about being single again. People don't hug their friends or family members as much as they do their lovers/partners. Thank you for the links. I went through the loneliness and break-up module the last time I had a break-up. I have come across about 15 listeners over the past two years but only two had been consistent and then they disappeared. I'm still hoping to find someone soon.