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What is this urge to share that I can't make go away?

I've heard so much advice saying I shouldn't want to feel connected to others. I shouldn't want love. I shouldn't want or need comfort or support. I should be an army of one and never complain about the ache in my heart.

But I can't do it. Does it make me weak? I don't think I'm weak, and I definitely figured out how to be alone. I'm a high achiever at solitude and I'm basically okay...

But I can't make the longing to feel like I have a home go away. I'm tired of being told to be alone. I'm tired of feeling like I have to be alone. Why? Why do people get to experience love, family and friendship, but I'm not supposed to ever dream of being touched or feeling safe?

I can't turn off what's in my heart. But I know in order to exist, I have to turn everything off so I'm quiet and tolerable and nobody has to care about me...

I'm just not buying it anymore. I do need a lot of space. I'm introverted and happily do my own thing, but my heart aches to share. If I'm supposed to not have any wants or needs, why am I human? Why am I sweet and caring? Why do I have so much love to give?

I don't need to be told to love myself. I'm beyond those issues and well into my peace and contentment. And I don't want to be told to just be alone anymore. I want someone to say, I'll be your friend, you're worth it. Why can't I have that? Why do people think it's a pity party that I want human connection after I lost my family? 😂
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I've heard so much advice saying I shouldn't want to feel connected to others. I shouldn't want love. I shouldn't want or need comfort or support. I should be an army of one and never complain about the ache in my heart.

Don’t know who the heck told you this but they need to get out of the advice business IMMEDIATELY.
@OlderSometimesWiser I heard SO many times to learn to love myself and be happy alone. It wasn't entirely wrong, and it seemed to work better than continuing to try to make friends. I was told to not feel disappointed when people don't like me, but how do find community when nobody likes you?

I know people meant well, and I shouldn't of listened I guess, but it was all I had.
@MarbleMarvel Of course you should love yourself, be independent, enjoy your own company. However that in no way negates the need for connection. It’s only human to feel sad and disappointed when that need isn’t met, but that doesn’t mean fulfilling it is impossible. Might just be you’re in the wrong community. Ultimately it’s up to you to decide whether or not to keep trying. I certainly hope you do. I believe connection is entirely possible. And that you and your son very much deserve the warm, loving embrace of others. 🫂