I have tried to begin an email friendship. It seems to go OK for awhile.
But not everyone has the time.
That and some don't understand the emotional problems.

That's one reason I joined this group.
To talk with others going thru this thing called depression.

I have also tried (in the past) to begin some sort of outreach for people
that are homebound, alone, confused, afraid.
The holidays bring out organizations to help with toys - food - coats.....but for
families.
There doesn't seem to be anything for the elderly - homebound - or such.
They need sweaters - blankets - personal items - food & yes, Teddy bears.

Most of the time I had no success.
I could gather a few things on my own.....give to those in serious need.
Even if I send boxes of all the books I 've read thru the year.
I used to make shawls or quilts....can 't anymore.

When the holiday is past....like now.....it 's a frustrating painful thing to try
and find help.

My power bill gets high.....I have no way to pay.
My wood gets low.

There are programs, yes...but their funding only goes so far.

And charities don 't provide a friend.

I like to think I 'm a fairly intelligent person.
Personable.
But up here on my hill I 'm easy to forget.

I believe in God. Love animals, books......pizza.
I am just unable to go outside my yard. Safer in my house.
Agorophobic.....Social Anxiety.....I don 't feel safe away from home.
A bit eccentric....I talk to spiders...carry on conversations with my birds...

Native Americans highly respect their elders. They are treated
very well. Taken care of. The whole village loves them.
Most Indian beliefs still hold to that too.
So do the Asians....Hispanic.....

My caregiver is Hispanic. She cares for me wonderfully.

I don 't know.....
Us old, lonely, crazies are out of luck I guess.

Oh...I 've tried to find another church that I would enjoy.
Most don 't really like sending out someone to share very often.
My caregivers boyfriend's brother -in -law is the pastor of his church.
He 's willing to come talk.
(It 's a Hispanic Church)
We 'll see.

I thank you all.
I will try and join in more.
It 's difficult when you 're new.....