gimmeice,
Isolation is such a mean feeling, isn't it?

Jme, but I almost always find myself in the same place when I think I am just retreating for a short while. It's usually because I'm starting to feel overwhelmed/triggered and need to step back.
Unfortunately, I can get stuck and find myself feeling lonely and lost.
It's where I'm also at this minute...

Lurking is ok, but I need to take those steps towards feeling I'm part of a group of human beings...here and irl.

Perhaps your post is the first step in coming out of isolation?
It an honest post and I admire you for having so much courage.

I'll be following your thread in hopes of gleaning ways of coming out of my own isolation.

Catherine