Peaches: I understand about feeling invisible and unimportant. I sometimes shout to my H "I don't want to be invisible!"

You are NOT invisible though! You're nice and smart and considerate and a good person!!!

My Mom used to tell me I had to "cultivate" friendships. I didn't like hearing that. I think you have to put yourself in a place where friendships can develop, though. You have to be yourself but be willing to let people in a little. It's not that others don't care. People are more isolated these days. They aren't rejecting you; they just live in their own world and don't know you're reaching out. It's not "tooting your own horn"; it's more subtle.

I'm sorry you're feeling depressed and alone. You're not alone on PC.