Emptiness is cruel

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No nothings changed

Yes it does feel darker

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Lately I've started to realise I've become more and more lonley. I see others with their significant other and wonder what about me? Im average looking but I dont have much confidence plus I'm pretty shy at times. I have only a few close friends that I hang out with but our relationships have been a bit tough lately. Im not sure if its just me but recently it feels as if the world got dark and theres this emptiness I feel. When I am really upset I wish that I would have that other person holding me tight telling me "you're ok, It's ok to be scared." I want comfort, yet im too scared to reach for it. Im sacred that if I put my hand out they won't accept it. Maybe its a fear of rejection who knows, but what I know is that it doesn't feel great at all. I just hope I can fill this emptiness soon so that it doesn't get larger and then eat me whole.

Gusman · 61-69, M

I went through a stage of loneliness and realised that if I kept the same mindset then that was going to be my lot in life.
So I changed my thinking, I began to realise that I am a good person who can not be around other people expecting comfort and care.
I learnt to love myself and to do all those things I enjoy doing. Without the burden of having to please other people.
I too push people away. I rarely start conversations, even here, I really do not get close to people. Direct Messages might go on for 4 or 5 exchanges before I cease to continue the engagement.
I am at peace with myself and require nothing more than I have now.