Hi George,

I am new to this site, so I'm not sure how this works at all, but you are not alone!! I am totally giving you a virtual hug right now!

Keep your chin up. Stay positive and try to step back and do a few breathing exercises. I totally feel awkward around people. Pushing myself out there to be around cousins, friends, and co-workers has helped me realize that people are just awkward in general, so I am not alone. And, these people are hanging out with me for a reason. It totally gets better the more frequently you force yourself to be around people. You will realize that your quirks are just part of human nature and we all have them. As for being an introvert, that's great! This world is filled with people who have different skills, savvy, and ambition because we all have different personalities. Extroverts cater to certain life needs, while others who are introverts, work best at accomplishing things unique to their comfort zone. You are hugged and loved. Your grandma is watching, so make her proud by not allowing this life moment to define your existence. laugh, live, and love :)

There's always more hugs!!! <3

Hi hon! You may not feel confident but even reaching out here and expressing yourself like you did takes bravery! So kudos to you! How do you eat an elephant? One tiny bite at a time! :) You're doing a great job! Of course there are hugs left! And the best part about hugs is that you can't get one without giving one! *tight hugs* Keep taking baby steps!

So sorry for your loss. I totally get the introverted part as I am the same. I'm dealing with some dark issues myself at the moment, but from the bottom of my heart I believe that this too will pass as did the previous dark chapters of my life in the past. I just have to keep reminding myself not to do anything stupid in the meantime. So here are BIG hugs for both of us! :)

Hi George,

Hugs from me!

What's super awkward is when you hurt people by saying stupid things. If you don't do that, I wouldn't fret about it. Not everyone can be our friends.If you do that, note what might be hurting the other people and stop it.

Then forgive yourself for whatever boat you're in becauseyou're definitely not alone.

Renee

Chill bro,read the meditations,by marcus aurelius,and everything will end up better as a result.

The Gregory hays translation is good,others are overly verbose.

Anyway,nothing cures the blues like that book

Hey George,

You are not alone.

Hugs from me

Krystel

Hey George,

i just want you to know that no matter what religion/race/society/tradition you come from, We are all human! We understand. We share the same emotions, either hate or love.

I just want you to remember that you are the only person in control of your emotions and your positive life routine.

Start changing your life, put your self out there! Speak out. I am sure we can all relate at some time or another.

Surround your self with positive people!

You are not the only one.

Huges From Egypt <3

yes. -gives you a big hug- :-----)))))))

Free huggs to you. I hope that this givesyou hope, The bible tells us "Blessed is he who mourns, for heshall be comforted".

of course. (>^.^)> * hugs you *

i seriously hope you get to feeling better really soon, love. you honestly deserve the best life that could possibly be given to you and im sorry you haventgotten that luxuary yet. you mean a lot to me even if i don't know you and you mean a lot to others too. please have a lovely day and smile lots. you are a delight and coming accross you on this site is a pleasant surprise for me... stay strong darling.

*insert awkward but sweet hug here

Hey, I know how it feels. But you just have to remember that there are always people here for you, including me. Youll get through this, I promise. You have been through so much im sure, but guess what, you were strong enough and brave enough to keep fighting and keep going, and I am so proud of you!! Youll be ok!!

Hugs:)

*super bear hugs* i also recently relapsed and cut myself after 4 years of being clean. hang on buddy, you know what they say it doesnt matter how many times you fall but the times you get back up, and remember it gets better

i recently relapsed too. its ok. you'll get better. it takes time. we all have slips

I do

everything will be better. hugs from me

I wish that I could pick you up and give you a huge hug. Though i don'tknow you, I love you with the Love of Christ. He can Help.

Hi I'm sorry to hear that and it's okay to slip up once in a while. I promise it gets better you can do it! And I know it may feel like nobody cares, but someone does. Stay strong and hugs from me

don't care about them if you think they don't care. find happiness in little things like children doing weird thing ... a hug for a lovely friend

Hugs:)

I'm so sorry that you are experiencing such pain and you feel alone. People can be really mean sometimes but we can also be extremely loving and kind. You seem like a really caring person. It's often the most loving people that have experienced the most pain. You are loved and you are not alone -- even when it feels like it. *tight hugs*

Please please don't. I honestly do know what you are going through, the onlydifference is that I haven't actually told my parents. They just assume things. I know things are tough, but please don't go away. I have been where you are, and honestly the only hope I can give you is to find one or two amazing people to help you through this. For me, it was my two best friends. They have even been helping me come out to certain people.

I really do suggest looking around your community for anyone like you, or anyone you know will be accepting. Get close to them. They will help. Just please don't go. It will make me extremely sad.

Please please.. Please don't do it. I can totally imagine how that must feel like. But you know, that's not the be all and end all of things. You know, you'll find a partner who loves you, who truly cares for you. As a random internet stranger, I'm bawling my eyes out just listening to you story. I, for one, am here to support you. Although I'm going through something different and I can't say that I can truly understand, I can definitely say, I can hear you. Your life is very valuable.

Please PM me if you need to talk. I'd love to talk to you.

Please take care of yourself.

Please don't give up. You are a beautiful person that deserves to be here. I'm sorry that your father isn't being the supportive and loving person that you need right now. But please know that you are loved and cared about. Keep reaching out to people here. <3 There are always hugs available! *hugs*

no no no no pleaaaase dont do this darling. i am here for you... reply to this if you ever want to get in contact because i would love to talk to you about all this. my family also hates me because im a lesbian and im routing for you to survive this. you are strong. i love you..

Hey David! Your Dad will not except this. Not because he is an asshole or that he is dumb or trying to ruin your life, but that your dad, like any other human being on this earth, cannot understand or except something from the same level of perception he is at right now. He needs to be enlightened and educated. Until then, he will always allow his pride and ego to stand before him and manipulate him into thinking that what you are doing or who you are is wrong. YOU ARE PERFECT JUST THE WAY YOU ARE!!! You are a smart and caring person. You might be asking yourself, how in the world does this girl know this. Well, I'll tell you how: I know this because you didn't say one bad thing about the very man that is pushing you to the edge. You didn't say one bad thing about being Gay and you seem to have patience. That to me is an empathetic, caring, and extremely smart individual. Your story, and you just being here and being present is going to shed light to so many others in your shoes - the amount of light that a thousand stars hold on a dark night. Hang in there and let his crap - his own personal baggage or what self worth means to him- let it roll off your shoulders. Soon, you will have developed and moved out of your home, and hopefully found your voice to help others in your situation. You never know, it just might be your life's calling! Hang in there kiddo - you are truly loved by us here on this platform. Reply if you want to chat, blow off some steam, or just have a good laugh. Hugs and kisses!

Keep fighting David. You being the way you are is not the end of the world, and you deserve to be treated with compassion and love. Please don't harm yourself, you never know if you're a role model to someone else who may be experiencing similar things as you. Much love and chin up.

jst see urself in mirror u ll feel happy about wht god has gifted u :)

@MelodyG84 *hugs you super warmly and doesn't let go so you can feel loved and cared for* You are an amazing person Melody and we are so pleased to have such a wonderful person in our community! Keep being so strong and carry on making it through each day, better times are coming and you can do this! Lots and lots of love and warm hugs for you!

https://www.facebook.com/9gag/photos/a.109041001839.105995.21785951839/10153383807036840/?type=1&theater
just read the comment .. reading about small thing which make them happy often makes me happy. & a hug from me

Of course you can have a hug @bravestwarrior and this warmest hug ever is just for you! *gives you a massive big big big warm hug and pours some of my love and care for youin your heart* You are so very important and we care for you so so much here, and always will! You are not going to fade away and you'll keep holding on and persevere amazingly through each day, no matter how hard it may be. That's pretty awesome. We care for you so much and you are so so valued