I am alone. 57yo and have in the last five years become ill. I am on oxygen 24/7 but I still try to get around. I make friends.
Singer Bob Marley once said something like this.
Everyone will hurt you, you just need to find the ones worth suffering through.
Pretty good ain't he?
It can be tough if you are a sensitive person. I am and it is tough.
You cannot wait for everyone to be your friend or for everyone to invite you over for the weekend. Find the things you enjoy in life and go do them for yourself. Meet new people, through a BBQ, invite folks to your place to get to know you. Go to a few social events and put yourself out there.
I know I make it sound easy to do, but please realize that I know it is difficult. I live it everyday. I live alone after my bride of 36 years just up and left me in September of 2011. Yeah, that recently.
So I guess what I want to share is please never give up. I am caucasion so I guess some will say I have it easier. I do not!!
Loneliness is never alone. It haunts us all.
Do not give up!!! Just think of what you like to do and go do it. You will meet people and make friends who have the same interests as you do. Do not assume everyone does not want to be your friend. You have to be a friend to be considered one.
You can do this! Get the hell out of your comfort zone and go meet some new people.
Just trying to share with other lonely folk. I want friends too.
Joe | |
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