Posted by meme3842 on September 29, 2008, at 21:32:09
In reply to Re: I HAVE NO ONE. » Looney Tunes, posted by Amanda29 on September 29, 2008, at 19:52:02
I'm kind of responding to Looney Tunes' post. I have a fear of meeting new people as well, but a while back, I figured that it would be a good idea to start volunteering. Everyone I've talked to seemed to say it helps them feel better or get a perspective on life. So I realized that if I was going to volunteer, because it's painful to meet people, It was going to have to be something I believed in. So I found that. Then I waited another six months before I emailed the place where I am volunteering (I had to work up the nerve). I didn't put stress on it. But I am glad that I finally emailed them. I am really enjoying it, surprisingly. I've met a few people, and the are really nice. I don't see myself becoming best friends with them, but it's nice to have a few more people in my life. Perhaps something like that would help you feel less alone. It doesn't take away the lonely feelings in an instant, which we all want, right? But it helps just a little.
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