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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Are you still in lockdown? I haven’t checked the news today. They set us “free” last week here in South Carolina. Since then I have done some exploring. I lived in Maine along the coast before coming here to be with my daughter and grandchildren, so the ocean was always near. Here in SC, I’m about an hour away. Last Sunday I was aching to see the ocean, so I drove to Sullivan’s Island where I discovered only residents were allowed on the island. Fortunately, the officer let me drive onto the island to have a brief look at the ocean because I had come so far. Bless his heart he made my day!
If they haven’t contacted you to see how you’re doing, then you should contact them to see how they are doing so you can then tell them how you’re doing. Sometimes you have to do things backwards to get the results you want and have a sense of humor in the process.
There are so many wonderful things to do indoors! Make new friends on Silversurfers, surf the Internet on any topic that comes to mind because as you know - the Internet is the largest library in the world! You can teach yourself any number of things using the Internet, like knitting, drawing, painting, writing, guitar playing, and the list goes on and on!
I hope you will reach out to people. I’m sure you’ll find new friends if you do.
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A lot of the time people get so wrapped up in their own lives they need a jolt of somebody else showing some humanity to get them moving in the right direction.
I understand being isolated. Virus took my job, have to stay home except for necessary shopping and dog and cat just don't talk that much.
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So if you still want someone to chat to, I'd love to hear from you
Take care
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Do you speak when you see theses neighbours ?
I also live alone and disabled
I have a dog called prince
Who is my saviour.
My family FaceTime me
2/3 times a day.
To make sure I’m ok
Things are not the same
As it was years ago
You knew everyone
But hopefully with this virus
It will bring people together
Hope you are ok
And would like a chat
I know the feeling. It is the same in Cornwall. I am also disabled and used to go out for a walk, just for a few minutes just by my flat. Up to a week ago I could go to the nearest carpark and walk around there for five minutes and see no one.
Last Sunday 6/4 I saw three youths and a girl together walking along the road and several people have notice more people out and about and a lot more cars. No more walking for me for a while. People do not observe the 2metres either.
I do some crafts when I am able and I read.
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Sitting in lockdown. Alone, Do not know anybody here in Copenhagen area. Highlight of the day is a walk to the local supermarket. Unbearable.
Are you in Copenhagen for work ? I have never been there , but I'm sure it must be a beautiful place
I hope the scientists can find a vaccine sooner rather than later , and bring an end to this terrible time .
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Am in sort of the same situation, early 60ies ('early in 60ies sounds redicuous), with more than one academic credentials. Where is the online chatroom here?
Forum is slow and boring and not really a platform to exchange thoughts, fears and worries.
I am currently living in Demark. Are from Germany. Was in U.K. - among others - to study. But this was a long time ago when life seamed endless and appeared to be full of goodies
I'm an 80 year old Aberdonian and a good 'listener'.