Holiday Season
It's holiday season again. I've never really liked holiday season because it keeps reminding me of how I don't have the happy family to live it to the fullest. My parents are still married but i hardly ever see them do anything together, or talk to each other, or even eat dinner at same time. I don't have any siblings and all the relatives I have just have their own lives to focus on. I don't have a lot of friends either and the couple I do are either not as responsive to make plans over the weekend or already have plans with their significant others. I just feel really lonely sometimes and I can't lean on or trust anyone. I'm not sure how long this has been going on but honestly, few weeks ago I said screw this and took myself out to this bar I've been to a couple times. It just didn't seem like a bad idea to go by myself and people watch on a weekend. Funny thing is, I started to enjoy it after the second time. Two of the people who work there recognize me too now and they talk to me when I'm there. It's gotten to a point where I'm looking forward to the weekends now just so I can go there again and feel like I'm home. I'm still a lonely person but at least little things like that add meaning to my life and help me keep going. I just don't know how long I have until the next episode of depressive thoughts...
@Alpaca24
Loneliness hits extra hard this time of the year, your feelings are valid. I'm glad you try stepping out of your comfort zone and have something to look forward to every weekend, little moments like these definitely add more meaning to life. Keep trying and doing your best, you are a part of the 7 cups community and we are thinking of you, being with you in spirit as you navigate through these challenging times. ❤️
You are doing good things to connect to others. Keep visiting the bar and then look for some other places to find a connection too.@Alpaca24