let down

[Mskitty21]

A friend or frenemy I suppose has used something I told them to hurt me.

My mental health allies all say I need to make friends outside of just my hubby but at middle age that is so hard. The person mentioned above has been my ‘friend ‘ for a very long time and I know she’s kind of a jerk…but dang.

It’s just bugging me and I really wish I had a friend friend…. I haven’t had that since my mom died 🥺

I guess I just needed to vent. I made an appt with my therapist just to help me work this out so I don’t start to spiral again. I’m just so disappointed and also afraid this will start to cause me issues.

Love and kind thoughts to all yall ❤️

[Dolphin14]

I know that feeling of disappointment and let down from a friend. It's painful.

I'm glad you have an appointment coming up to discuss this.

I hope you find some way to establish new friendships

🐬

[Stippler]

I am sorry this has happened because you deserve better. I can relate to your situation. But in my case, my "friend" was my brother. I hope you are able to find better friends soon, who care more about you. Sending peace.

[Mskitty21 in reply to Stippler]

Thank you Stippler 😊 My family is a whole other story trust me lol. I’m sorry your brother was mean to you… in my experience family can be vicious.

Thanks for the kind words…. I really hope I can find friends who care about me to 🥺 It seems like that has always been something that’s been out of my reach. I’ll keep trying tho ❤️

Ps…. I always enjoy your art 😊

[Mskitty21]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share and respond ❤️

I really started to trust this person and I’m not completely shocked just very confused. And it’s something I don’t understand so I can’t quite figure out why she did this.

I hope your situation gets better and I’m sorry you were in an accident…. That SUCKS! I had one a year and a half ago and it took me quite a while to recover.

Thanks again😊 Your response did help and yes…. It helps me feel less alone out here in my thinking.

[Midori]

You have all of us to practice on, until you get the confidence to get out there and find a living breathing face to face friend or two.

Suggestion, Do you have hobbies? they can be a good opener for getting to know people. Or, try volunteering at your local pet rescue,. Do you have any skills, such as gardening that you could offer folk?

Cheers, Midori

[Mskitty21]

Thank you for your sweet response…. It’s always nice to know I have ppl here 😊 I like the volunteer idea…. I may look into that.

I have a ton of acquaintances I just seem to not be able to really connect with ppl outside of that. I’ll keep trying tho…. Maybe someday lol.

I never knew how much I relied on my mom for the deep friendship stuff…. I just thought it was mom stuff… but hands down she was my Best Friend and it’s been hard trying to replace that spot in my life.

[Midori]

I understand that; I'm 75, and matriarch of the family, and sometimes there are questions that haven't been answered, and now can't be. I'd like a phone line to the Other side on occasions.

Cheers, Midori