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neatBalloon7178 January 1st, 2018

It's really been a tough year for me. I am still struggling with loneliness and feeling isolated from others, and it is difficult to be myself sometimes. I don't know what else to do with the pain other than keep it inside especially when I can't find any distractions. Sometimes I just want someone to hug me and tell me it will be okay.

But I don't mean to complain; it's not always so hard. There have been so many good and happy moments this year as well. And I'm doing a lot better with my health, which is great! Something I want to do in the coming weeks and months is work on my emotional health as well. I want to spend more time with family and friends, and find ways to encourage other people more.

It's been up and down a lot, but I have learned a lot and I'm continuing to learn all the time. I'm sure I'll learn a lot in 2018 too. smiley

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LadyAnemone January 1st, 2018

@neatBalloon7178

I don't know you, but I'm still so proud!! I also used to suffer from lonliness, and many of the same problems you struggle with, and I'm glad that you're taking a step forward. That's a very brave thing to do, and I hope you'll find happiness in 2018. [Also, if you really want a hug, I used to put up free hug signs when i was younger, works like a charm ;)]

Best wishes - Nemo

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LadyAnemone January 1st, 2018

@LadyAnemone

don't get murdered, though. The hug isn't always worth it, and it's always better in a nice, populated, friendly environment.

LadyAnemone January 1st, 2018

@LadyAnemone

don't get murdered, though. The hug isn't always worth it, and it's always better in a nice, populated, friendly environment.

neatBalloon7178 OP January 1st, 2018

@LadyAnemone

Thank you so much for your kind words!!

Lol about the free hug sign... :D Yeah, it's important to be safe :)

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observeroflife January 1st, 2018

@neatBalloon7178

Yeah I kind of feel the same, I hope we can really get through this

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neatBalloon7178 OP January 1st, 2018

@observeroflife

I'm sure we will smiley

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Booklover95 January 1st, 2018

@neatBalloon7178

I relate to this so much :c feeling lonely is very hard

Have you thought about dedicating yourself to gardening? Plants really cheer up the place and you don't feel as lonely since you take care of them. At least with me it works.

Also pets are a wonderfull option if you can have one!

And finally, if you spend quite a bit of time online maybe online friends? You always have to be carefull obviously but you can find many awesome people.

Best of luck! And I hope 2018 will be an awesome year for you! :)

Oh also congrats on your health heart

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neatBalloon7178 OP January 1st, 2018

@Booklover95

Thank you for you kind words--it means a lot smiley Some good suggestions! I have thought about getting a plant to have indoors, but never got around to getting one. This time of year would be a great time to try it!

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Booklover95 January 1st, 2018

@neatBalloon7178

You can easily have some herbs around . They seem amazing, they're cute and you can use them in food ! Salsa is a good example :)

But if you want something more pretty maybe an orchid? They usually are good indoors and you have dozens of colours to choose from.

I hope you have fun! ^^

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neatBalloon7178 OP January 1st, 2018

@Booklover95

Thank you, those are some great ideas!!

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