Would love to talk to other loners. :)
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I'm sorry your sister is leaving NeedRest.
I've been around long enough to know that when someone leaves our life, even just a little , someone else usually comes along to fill that gap.
I hope that happens for you - best of both worlds
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I've been around long enough to know that when someone leaves our life, even just a little , someone else usually comes along to fill that gap.
I hope that happens for you - best of both worlds
D
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Originally Posted by Dee74 
I've been around long enough to know that when someone leaves our life, even just a little , someone else usually comes along to fill that gap.
(((NeedRest))) I hope you eventually reach a point of peace, getting there is part of our recovery journey.
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Originally Posted by Pouncer
I have PTSD from severe childhood/cult abuse and I already do not feel as though there are a lot of people whom I can relate to.
I am writing to reach out to others who are going through loneliness and/or trauma rehabilitation. I would love to hear from you.
I am writing to reach out to others who are going through loneliness and/or trauma rehabilitation. I would love to hear from you.
The path is narrow, as they say.
Originally Posted by D122y
I have angels watching over me.
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I'm a loner too.
I've never fit in or followed the same path as everyone else.
I've never been married, have no close family, no friends nearby and now I've lost my job I rarely see anyone.
I can relate to feeling absolutely miserable.
I dont know how to change it.
I'm attempting to give up drinking to see if it helps- but booze was the only thing that made me happy.
I've never fit in or followed the same path as everyone else.
I've never been married, have no close family, no friends nearby and now I've lost my job I rarely see anyone.
I can relate to feeling absolutely miserable.
I dont know how to change it.
I'm attempting to give up drinking to see if it helps- but booze was the only thing that made me happy.
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I'm glad you posted this overforty, and I'm glad you're here. I used to think that drinking made my life better, that it made me happier and "socially lubricated" my relationships, but that's the lie of alcohol for me. I was always dumping it into my soul to cover up the anxiety, fear, and misery that I was actually feeling. Eventually, the alcohol stopped working.
I'm an introvert so relationships are a struggle for me, but I know they keep me alive and fill my spirit with an enthusiasm for life that's like nothing I've ever experienced. I try to make a point though of getting myself face-to-face with others as much as possible, my shyness goes away and I can have normal conversations and friendships. This is a part of my life now that I wouldn't want to miss.
I'm an introvert so relationships are a struggle for me, but I know they keep me alive and fill my spirit with an enthusiasm for life that's like nothing I've ever experienced. I try to make a point though of getting myself face-to-face with others as much as possible, my shyness goes away and I can have normal conversations and friendships. This is a part of my life now that I wouldn't want to miss.
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