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Lonely and Just want to talk with virtual friends here
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I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes because I feel the exact same way. I have friends who are mainly “acquaintances”, because they have their own friends. I moved from my home in Michigan, to Sarasota, Florida not quite two years ago. I didn’t know even one person. It’s a long story, so I won’t start. I’m existing, that’s how it feels. I recently, just after Easter, tore my meniscus and other ligaments behind my knee. I’m in extreme pain every waking moment. Even if I had friends to do something with, it’s practically impossible because I can’t walk very far. I’m now using a cane for balance. I don’t work anymore, so there’s nobody to even talk to. Loneliness is so terrible, I totally understand what you’re going through. I wish you lived next door! My tears come easily and sometimes at inappropriate times.
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Hi Sandy. I live in Austin,TX> I am now living with my son and his famiy, I don't drive anymore and am home in my room most of the time, I have options, but they always involve someone to take me, so I don't ask. I wish we lived close, I would love to get to know you
peace&love....JJ I am 79 female
Hi Sandy, I know how that feels. My husband and I moved from Ca. To La. when he retired and we had not been here but about a year and he started having health probs. He spent a few years in nursing home before he died. We didn't really have much time to form friendships because it was Dr and hospital visits taking up most of my time. So after he died I found myself alone. It isn't easy at times but I have adjusted and find I'm feeling very comfortable in my life now. I have a little dog and a couple of cats for company and my neighbor is also a widow so we are friends. We call and check on each other daily and sometimes go shopping together but she is my only friend. I have my children but they are still in Ca. So I can't depend on them if I need help. So I am going to just make the most of everyday and "wing it" I guess. But I also felt the way you are feeling at one time so I know what you're talking about about. Good luck and I hope you have better days coming.
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Are you getting your pain taken care of? I had two knees replaced, the best thing I had done at the time.
I now have arthritis of the back which limits my ability to walk great distances. It is tough getting old, I can take anything so long as there is no pain.