Topic Tuesday // Exploring Loneliness // Tues 18 Sep, 7pm AEDT

[Pinky]

@Adge That is amazing! Good on you

[Sharman]

I am already part of a group that meets monthly & that is quite enough for me

[Former-Member]

Anyone who knows you from the forum would have a hard time relating to the idea of you not having anything contribute @Zoe7!  You need to channel your online self in the offline world!

[Adge]

Thanks @Pinky Very unexpected.

Considering that I was scared to speak to her.

I was convinced that she was ignoring the 5m long hole in the fence (mostly on the ground).

In fact, my neighbour wanted to replace the fence (with a new one) - as much as I did.

We paid half each.

Adge

[Former-Member]

Good night @BlueBay.  Take care.

[Zoe7]

Thank you @Former-Member - that is very kind of you to say. Maybe this group will be something I can contribute to in the offline world - will have to wait and see.

I think that getting 'shutdown' for most of my life has had a significant impact on me forming relationships and thinking I have anything to contribute in the offline world - self- confidence and self-worth are such huge things.

[Pinky]

@Adge It's so daunting to make the first step in communicating. My bestfriend of 8 years ignored me completely the first time we spoke. I later found out that she lives herself with similar mental health struggles. 

Definitely comes back to the projection of potentially negative thoughts/feelings/fears onto others, unfortunately a very ingrained mechanism of loneliness and mental illness. I hope your friendship stays strong x

[Teej]

I agree with Suzanne you’d be awesome in a group @Zoe7 💜

[Former-Member]

@Zoe7 you now are in the perfect position to test my fav theory that confidence built through online connections can carry-over! 

Ooops.  Sorry, just realised how much pressure that's creating!  Sorry. Scratch that thought entirely.  You'll have enough on your plate without dragging a theory around with you. 

So, final thought on this, yourself is a lovely thing.  Just take that.

[Jonty8]

I've gotta go get dinner. Thanks @Former-Member and everyone else for tonight's discussion! I really enjoyed my first Tuesday Topic. I feel a little less lonely after this! 🙂

I hope everyone has a great week!