Posted by baseball55 on August 28, 2017, at 19:06:40
In reply to Where I am presently, posted by Clearskies on August 27, 2017, at 23:32:00
> My cat Amèlie is my constant companion, and she came out of her shell from the shelter beautifully. We share our eating difficulties...hers are more obvious in that she has food sensitivities.
> I have a very few friends IRL. I'm on Facebook too much, and admin on a page there. Much different environment than here.
> I get really lonely. Not crying lonely but the empty days ahead deer in the headlights lonely.
>
I'm so sorry you're feeling so alone. It's hard to make new friends, especially when you're older. What saved me through my divorce three years ago (37 years together!), was AA and NA. You make so many friends in these 12-step groups. I've heard that there are similar self-help groups for people with depression and other mental illnesses. Look into it. I don't know where you are living, but if you're in a city, there's probably something. I realize it may seem like - why be around a bunch of depressed people talking about depression?- but there's something about sharing these issues that we tend to keep secret from others that is very empowering and brings people together.After my divorce, I got two kittens from the animal rescue league. They are a delight and, unlike dogs, are so low maintenance. Enjoy your cat. I hope you are able to hook into a group of people and be less alone. Loneliness is the worst feeling of all.
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