Lonely

In a town full of people, even people that know your name, Do you ever find yourself lonely? Ever feel like you know no one? How much do you have in common with the people you know? Would you go to a game at the local school with a friend to cheer their kid on or just to hang out?

Since I came home I often feel like I have no one. I have not spoken to most of my family in a while because of some stuff that’s happened. My friends are often too busy to hang out, they work more than I do. I talk to friends online and have Facebook groups I’m a part of and enjoy talking with people there. I have some really cool neighbors that are hanging out outside when it’s nice.

Having a dog I generally walk around town regularly, and it’s nice to say hello to everyone. I even meet new people with Kerrigan. The last month or so, I have been going to church and it’s been nice to start to get to know people there. I also have a friend from high school that goes there, and I started going with my neighbor.

We have a great little town which is a lot smaller in the winter. In the winter we get the hard core visitors who want to ice fish or snowmobile even some skiers (the nearest ski resort is a bout a half hour away). The summer is totally different, our town is bustling and full of tourists from Memorial Day until Labor Day and sometimes even Columbus Day.

All that being said, I try not to be the person walking through town that is quiet and reserved, but sometimes that’s what I do. My recommendation to feeling lonely is to try and find a place to meet people or socialize with people you know. Call up some friends and set up coffee at a local coffee shop even. There’s plenty of options out there, but sitting home saying to yourself that you have no friends or that no one cares about you isn’t going to help your self-esteem and is not good self care.

I have to say that my favorite part of my week is when I get to go to writing group. We talk, laugh, cry, write, and encourage each other every week and that is the greatest thing to me. On top of that, it’s always good to have something to look foward to.

I’ve said it before, if I’ve made it this far so can you!!! There’s time to hibernate and there are times to get out there and enjoy the people around you. Even if it’s sunbathing in your front yard or taking a little stroll around where you live. You never know who will run into, they may feel the same way you do.