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Finding New Things (and people)
I'm in this struggle of finding things to do and people to be around.
I go to meetings as much as possible, and try to schedule appointments but anything for joy seems hard.
I'm not working so I have a lot of time on my hands and it feels scary.
I'm also having a hard time connecting with people. I attend bible studies and meetings and feel loved and supported when I'm there but as soon as they're over I just feel alone again.
I'm not sure what to do but I feel like I'm always watching the clock waiting for the next thing on my calendar. I want to enjoy life not wait for it.
Any advice would be great!
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