(((Mr. V)))

I do understand what you're saying. I can relate a lot to your difficulty in trusting others and being very hesitant to open up again. My only sources of comfort are my T's and my daughters (sometimes my bf fills that void within myself, but not very often at all). I do gain some comfort and relief of my loneliness online, but certainly not as much as if it were IRW. That remains to be a sad reality for me.

I continue to try to make friends IRW, hoping that others will understand me & connect emotionally. But, it isn't easy. I do have a lot of issues from my past that haunt me, perhaps that's a barrier that I unconsciously hold up to protect myself.?? I wish that I knew! I have always had a problem with opening up to other people, trusting them, and feeling acceptance.

I just wanted you to know that I understand how lonely you are feeling, and to assure you that you aren't alone at all in feelings like these. I struggle nearly every day, feeling like I'm always an outsider. Not fun!

Gentle hugs to you...