Lonely and vulnerable and looking to chat
Watch this postI’m alone, I have no family support or friends.
I’m sad to think that I have two neighbours both know that I’m alone and disabled yet not one of them has even put a note through my door to ask if I’m ok , what happened to community support!!
Has Scotland just decided to look after number one??
I would appreciate it if I just had someone to talk to 😢
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I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Maybe your neighbours don't realise that you don't have anyone who can help you. I'm guessing that they are just very scared about this situation and trying to figure out the many problems this will have thrown up for them. There are many volunteers who are offering to help people in your situation. Perhaps you would be able to get in touch with a local group who would be able to assist you and make sure that you are getting regular supplies of food and medicines. Also, could you check to see if anyone has set up a WhatsApp group in your area to help people get what they need. I too live alone and nobody has put a not through my door asking if I need help. I'm assuming that they either just haven't thought that I might need help or they know that I have family and, so far, am in reasonable health.
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That is a very nice reply to Kiara with some good tips. Others have been saying that we are not sure she checks in on the site now. The message remains at the beginning of the thread. All newer messages are then a little more difficult to find. In some cases you get an email to notify you of a reply. I think that is the idea.
It is a good idea to check on neighbours especially those on their own or elderly. I was worried about my elderly neighbour and because he didn't answer his phone I had to go and knock his door to check he was OK! He was, and I was glad I did.
Facebook can take up a bit of time. I am on there too. Are you?
Are you enjoying going out to work? I hope you enjoy your job.
I check in every few days too. You may or may not see this message. I did click on reply to Jane, so hopefully!
In answer to your question I believe Kiara has not been on the site since March/April. I replied to Jam 1964 above about how I see the site to work. I am new too and joined just this month, The oldest date of the post appears at the beginning and stays there. It may be a good idea to set up new posts. There is a box - add a post of your own. Up to you of course.
It takes a little while to get used to how it works.
I hope you are well and find you can get used to the site.
How are you getting on with the lockdown?
The way the site is set up is that the old posts appear at the beginning of a forum and stay there. All the newer posts are further away in the forum and sometimes a little more difficult to find.
One option is set up a new post on a similar subject. There is a new box - add a post of your own or you can carry on replying to people. It is a good idea to look if the date is quite recent. You can always give it a try either way.
There are many posts set up and sometimes not many replies and people seem to disappear. It may be because it is too difficult to find if you have any replies!! It maybe for many reasons or they start using the chat option instead.
I am happy to chat as lockdown has affected all of our lives and that is why I joined. I hope you find your way around soon. I check on here every few days at the moment.
Take care,
I'm so sorry you are so alone. I have no idea how you are feeling.
I do know that this is a wonderful site. You should also join Facebook and the various groups. .
Have you tried a hobby? Writing poetry, or short stories.
Put a note through your neighbour 's door and ask if they are ok..
I hope you find a true friend.
I visit this site when ever I can as I work full time and spend slot of time travelling to and from work hut I will answer any messages.
Take care
Jane
I'm retired, have time to talk, i'm interested in and filming garden wildlife i.e. hedgehogs, badgers, foxes, plus many domestic cats anything that moves in my garden during the night, but can talk about anything, I also like to joke,
Upper
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I was trying to work my way through this thread to see if you'd added any further comments or updates since the end of March. Was wondering how you are and how things are going with you now?
Ch 732 on TV if you can't get him on radio (I can't) Just a thought!
I have dogs to talk to...and it does help! Take care!
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Big Hi to Kiara as well.....sure I'm not doing this right....how do I make sure my messages are getting through .....?
I know Stranraer, don't live million miles away. Unfortunately still busy at present, should have
much more time to explore and chat on this site next week when things have quietened down.
Nice to know there's someone more or less local to chat with - tell me more...
bye for now....
Just joined this afternoon, and like you, live in Scotland.
So sorry to hear your comments...its a pity but unfortunately some
people simply do not care as I know from personal experience within
my own family. I would love to chat with you....and anyone else feeling
lonely in these troubled times.
Will look forward to hearing from you.
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