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Darkness

ALONE

FAINTING

HEAL YOURSELF

GAIN STRENGTH IN BEING ALONE

NOURISH

BODY AND SOUL

HOW DO YOU STOP PRAYING FOR DEATH

ITS JUST LONELINESS OR ABUSE

GRATITUDE

BLESS THE DAY

THANK FOR WHAT WE HAVE

THANK FOR WHAT WE HAD

HOLD ON TO IT

BE SAFE

GAIN STRENGTH

REMEMBER THE WISDOM OF THOSE BEFORE YOU

EVEN IF THEY WERE KILLED

THEY LIVED

THEY LOVED

WELL

SO DO SO

AND THANK

EVEN WHEN YOU'RE BEING ABUSED

IT MAKES YOU STRONGER

YOU HAVE SHELTER

YOU HAVE PEOPLE

YOU JUST LOST SOME

STRENGTH

LOVE

ALONE

IN ONE PLACE

FOREVER

YOUR TOMB

YOUR GRAVE

THEY VISIT

THEY SEE WITHOUT SEEING

ITS WARM WHEN THEY RETURN

SOMETIMES IT NOURISHES

SOMETIMES IT SUFFOCATES

YOU LIVE ON

TO LOSE OR GAIN

WHAT'S THE DEFINITION OF PAIN

A CHEATING HUSBAND

A DEAD MOTHER

A FAMILY MEMBER DISABLED

HURTING SOMEONE

A FAMILY MEMBER ALONE

LOSS OF COMMUNITY

MISTRUST LIES BLAME

TRUST

OPENNESS

VULNERABILITY

INNOCENCE IN DEATH

EVEN WHEN LIFE IS LIVED

AND ITS WISDOM EARNED

I DON'T KNOW

JUST GIVE TIL YOU CAN'T

ITS NEVER TOO HARD IS IT

SHELTER

BE WARM

THOUGH COLD NUMBS THE PAIN

AND LONLINESS

OF A SLEEPING BAG ON THE LAWN

SOMETIMES

JUST WHEN HE RESCUES OTHERS

OR MORE PROPERLY

A WALK IN THE STORM

SO YOU GET HOME

N APPRECIATE THE 4 WALLS THAT HOLD YOU IN

THANK YOU

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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is Aly_legs. I'm here because I’m feeling rather lonely. My misses (MS) has taken more things from me. Normally I’m optimistic about life and making what you have just a problem that has a solution if you think outside the box:) Hope to connect with others who actually understand what I’m going through.

#MightyTogether #Anxiety #Depression #PTSD #ADHD #MultipleSclerosis

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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is MossCrow86075. I'm here because I don't want sympathy. I want ppl to continue being my friend. Not tossing me aside because I am too slow or often cannot go out with them. People can be very ignorant, and many think I am just wanting to have them feeling sorry for me. I just want to be treated with kindness and part of the group not forgotten because I don't fit into their box of perfection. I suppose those "friends" were not really my friends to begin with. I am 73, extremely lonely, been sick since 1959. I could win an Emmy award for pretending I am fine. Lonely in Illinois ~

#MightyTogether #RheumatoidArthritis

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A Journey of Resilience and Strength"

At 16, I felt like I didn’t belong, like the world was too heavy, and I couldn’t find my place. I struggled with loneliness, pain, and thoughts of giving up. There was a time when I even thought the only way to end the pain was to end it all. But through the darkest moments, something inside me wouldn’t let go. I made it through, and here I am today – not because it was easy, but because I refused to let my story be defined by that moment.

I became a teen mom at 17, and though it wasn’t part of my plan, it made me stronger. I’ve faced so much: growing up without a mother, having a father who wasn’t there, and dealing with abuse. But those experiences, as painful as they were, shaped me into who I am today. I’ve learned to fight for myself and my kids. I’ve learned that even when the world seems to fall apart, there’s always hope.

I’m sharing this because I know there are others out there who feel like they don’t belong, who are struggling in silence. You are not alone. It’s okay to struggle, but never forget that your story isn’t over. No matter how dark it feels, there’s always light waiting for you.

If you’re reading this and struggling, I see you. I’ve been there, and I promise, you have the strength to rise again.

#strengthinstruggle #resilience #overcomingobstacles #survivor #empowered #nevergiveup

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# surgery yesterday- # thankful for husband, siblings #Friends - heard from 4

Feeling lonely- glad i have my husband and siblings- w/o them- have heard from no one else- I am happy for the relationships i have- be nice to hear from friends- maybe they think I am resting and feel they are bothering so maybe this is why they have stayed away today.
More like the truth is they are busy in their own lives. My siblings who have grown adult children and grandchildren- and some have spouses - heard from all of them- all 5 of them/. My friends- best ever since I had my issues- heard from 4 the day before the surgery- one or two I contacted- but they contacted me back to wish me well- that counts.

But it is two days after my surgery I have heard from no friends- only my siblings- who sent flowers- beautiful bouquet of flowers-and my husband- who is helping me- today o am glad for what I got- can’t help but feel a little lonely- but that goes w the territory-

I grew up in a big family and used to a lot of people around. Now in my older adult life- I am typically alone- alone at home w my husband- who typically does his own thing. But today I am grateful for whatever I can get from him- and trying to be grateful for my life as it is-I think I am.

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Hello. Im new

Hi, my name is Gabriel. Sorry my English isn't so good because my first language is Spanish... I have ocd and anxiety with agoraphobia... I feel so lonely and lost, I want to help, and have some friends

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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is Ague11. I'm here because I have ocd and anxiety with agoraphobia. My English isn't so good because my first language is Spanish but I can speak English slowly... I feel so lonely with my disorder, I want some friends and don't be alone. I have a lot of knowledge of the disorder... maybe I can help other. I just want to help

#MightyTogether #OCD #Anxiety

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Family.

Did I just agree to meet my mother tomorrow?
Yes.
I think I will need cheering up big time.
I struggle to be open and honest at the best of times with my friends or therapist.
But with my mother it's tougher.
What else?
Some people say being open is good. Some say being private is best
Being open enough to get support is good I think. As long as it's not too personal.
I'm so lonely.
Waiting for money to come from benefits.

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