Loneliness...

[FarmLady1967]

I'm 57 years old and have been divorced for 19 years now and have not been in a relationship since. I get so lonely and hope that I will find someone and get married again. But I don't get out much because of my depression and so I don't get the chance to meet people. So unfortunately I have spoken to a few men on Facebook and all of them have lied to me and asked me for money. Every time I find out there just trying to scam me, I feel broken hearted and I find myself trusting someone new less and less. I do go to Church but no one there has reached out to me and it's hard for me to socialize sometimes because of my depression. Is there anyone else out there that might be having the same struggles of feeling so lonely and don't know how to make new friends?? Thank you for reading my post.

[Nothing_but_books]

Yes, there is someone else out there lonely and stuck by circumstances. Me. My parrot and my books keep me company. I didn't intend to spend my final years this way, but fate intervened.

[2Scared]

Hi there love 😊,

As someone who is incredibly emotionally co-dependent and feels like they need constant attention/physical reassurance or risk having a mental breakdown, this really pulled on my heart strings. Those scammers on facebook are good for nothing embarrassing lowlives that will face their karma soon. I feel so insanely alone all of the time that I have horrible thoughts and do harmful things to myself. Joining this community has really helped me feel less insane. You can ask for poetry recommendations, share your day or struggles and someone is bound to respond with so much understanding/empathy. I've also found self-help groups really great to get a more one on one connection with others who are struggling. There are many apps to find friends or potential partners, and for someone who sounds as beautiful and wholesome as yourself, I'm sure you'll find someone(s) soon ❤️

[FarmLady1967 in reply to 2Scared]

Thank you 2Scared, I'm sorry your struggling with similar issues. I just joined this group yesterday and have gotten so much positive feedback, it's an amazing place to express your thoughts and feelings with other people who really understand and are compassionate and kind. Thank you for your reply and I wish you all the best, God bless you 🙏