Loneliness and isolation are familiar states to most of us. We often protected our insecurities by hiding out, believing that we'd survive if others didn't know who we really were. But we discovered that our insecurities multiplied. The remedy is people - talking to people, exposing our insecurities to them, risking, risking, risking.
Our most hated shortcoming is not unique, and that brings relief. It's so easy to feel utterly shamed in isolation. Hearing another person say, "I understand. I struggle with that too," lifts the shame, the dread, and the burden of silence.
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I need to find some people to talk to then
Right on Mel. With the holidays falling on Thursday and Friday for 2 weeks in a row, I missed 4 meetings. (My meetings are on Thursday and Friday nights). I miss talking to folks. Even though I have family around, I seem alone as i don't do therapy sessions, (or just talk about the steps), with them.
I didn't use my phone list either. That is one character flaw that I need to work on big time.
Thanks Mel, Thanks Fairies.
Peace, (and warmth), to you.
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