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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Carol
I know exactly how you feel your story sounds like it's a page out of my book. I live in a county that I do not know anyone. No one quiet believes you when you say you don't know . A soul .But it is true .
So if you ever feel like a chat my name is Mayz
I CAN'T FIND OUT WHAT IT IS.
IF YOU HAVE IT PLEASE POST IT FOR PEOPLE LIKE KIARA THANKYOU
Keep your pecker up if you can - this surreal period in our history will be over (one day!) and then life can start up again - a different life, I imagine, but at least we won't be stuck indoors alone any more. Chin up, ducks.
Thanks for letting me know you are from Falkirk
I have left you a post in private chat please keep in touch.
Take care
I hope you enjoy being part of our community.
Melina
Why don't you try Age UK !! They do a befriending service whereby they introduce you to someone who will call and see you ( although whilst the virus problem is about they are not doing that ) or they will organize with you to have a telephone befriender, who will call you at times suitable to you.
I live in Dumfries where abouts in Scotland are you.
If you are disabled and living alone why don't you ask the local social services or charaties for help?
Neighbours need to keep their distance and may feel unable to help you.
By posting on silver surfers you get emotional support but you must be more proactive to get practical help.
This may seem harsh but it is up to ourselves to sort out things that we require for ourselves if people don't know you need help it won't be forthcoming
Scotland is looking out for a lot more than number one the NHS Social Care Staff Delivery drivers and countless others are all working hard on behalf of us all at the horrendous time.
Please reach out and see what is available to you.
Sorry to hear you are feeling lonely 🙁
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I hope you enjoy being part of our community and find some like minded members to chat with
Best wishes and stay safe
Sally 🙂