I don't have any friends and only have my family to talk too,
So wish there would be an easier way to find others that have things in common without having to be on aps like Facebook (despise) Instagram (just as bad) or the like.
I use to have yahoo groups but they shut them down a while ago but it was fun while it lasted..
Having a TBI(traumatic brain injury) social anxiety, not working or wanting to leave my house much makes finding others VERY CHALLENGING.
I've been wanting to get into gardening, have a bunch of ideas, possibly starting a chicken coop to be more self sufficient without purely relying on grocery store foods to feed and sustain myself and family.
Any help, advice or ideas would be very useful
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online relationships really need to have in person contact to be real. That said I recently read an article that talked about people meeting in the meta verse. Now i have never tried, am dubious, and it is very new but maybe you could be part of the early adopters. You need an oculus. But people say they are developing relationships that are more real than an online relationship.
Another option is meetup. IDK how you feel about in person gardening events but it good be an option. Also since the pandemic there are a lot of virtual meetups. I know there are others in your situation so it would seem there are more that would be interested.
The metaverse is Fb affiliated and would not be a good option for me. I never thought of the community gardening options, may look into that.
My thing is I just want others to talk to who have no real connection with me other than an online person.
If it is successful and a relationship is formed, I may be open to meeting in person. I did that with one of my yahoo groups "friends". Helped that she was actually within my city, which was a pretty good "sign" we were suppose to meet.
Facebook doesn't have a monopoly...yet. I am no fan of theirs, that is just the one I thought of first. You could look for other options. Not suggesting dating but the company that owns tinder has one. Tinder isn't just for dating. have a friend option where you can just connect with people for friendships. You could chat for awhile before deciding if you want to meet.
We don't have ALOT of space, just under an acre of land. About 4-5 chickens for eggs and possible meat (they would be partially free ranged in my yard and in a covered run)
Need to get a greenhouse built so i can be more devoted to seedlings, and growing veggies we have started
about 2-4 raised beds, some for veggies, fruit and flowers (to attract the bees, birds & bugs to help with production)
Our neighbor's have a dairy cattle farm they can help provide us with milk for cheeses, yogurt, butter etc.
we know others whom have goats, sheep we can purchase products off them possible barter the eggs/meat for product.
I live in a small rural town, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Had to move out shortly after my accident that left me with a brain injury, couldn't (still cant) deal with city life. We just head in now and again for necessity items.We've lived here about 17 yr, raised two children and fostered a bunch of pooches.
I'm sure it's possible to have good friends online but it might be a bit tricky. You know, different time zones etc but why shouldn't it work.
I hate fb, I won't go near it, awful!
Would be interesting to see how you go if you do get some chickens. 🐓🐔🐣🐤🐥
I became addicted to FB for years and just got away from most, if not all social media, 2020. The only media I have now is: YouTube (just to watch informative videos)
Snapchat (stay in contact with my adult child who now lives out of area, but thankfully in same province)
I just didnt like how it was progressing and how they could "flag" certain content because some of the "elites" or higher up felt it was to risky.
The Pandemic has certainly shown true colors of a lot of ppl and it has made me really start looking more inward and to follow my own TRUTH
I thought my friends became less friendly when they joined fb, never met up etc I got fed up with it and left, that was years ago. They are all still on fb say the same things over and over, I don't bother with them anymore.
Looking inward can be good and enjoying your own company is a good thing also...
I talk often to a woman who started to chat with me through this site. Although we never physically met , we are great friends through phone and texts. I have spoken to others as well. But most live far from where I do. But they are very understanding and helpful.
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My family doesn't know
Looking for advice from other parents.
I think there’s something else other than anxiety going on here?
Total lack of support system- looking for others who can relate
Am I overreacting to my family? 
