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Originally Posted by paynful
- Volunteering at the library or animal/homeless shelter
- Meetup.com (site to help you find and meet up with people local to you with common interests)
- Join a book club (I'm a bookworm)
- Get a part-time job that interacts with the public
- Pick up a new hobby (Yoga, knitting, rock climbing, creative writting course, etc.)
Like I said, kind of lame after reading your post, but I just wanted to write you something. Your pain is obvious in your words and they hurt my heart. You aren't alone. Please, keep posting.
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No, this is very helpful and I appreciate your input very much. It seems I've considered so many things but still hesitate due to fear of failing more often than I want to admit (I hate this about myself). I do work part time in a retail store, and although it's helped me a lot with my social anxiety, I've yet to branch out and feel I can belong with others. Anyway, thank you
. A book club sounds like something I'm at a place where I can try. And I'm always up to learning something new...
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Originally Posted by Frankbtl
If people are going absolutely nowhere to helping those connections/to "bridging that gap", then I'd say you need to be looking further for others who are going to make a bit of an effort, who are going to be interested in you, who are going to care. And they are out there, even if it just starts for now with us, you know you're not alone!! We're here for you!!
Alison
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This is something I never even think about
That I don't have to carry all the responsibility of establishing closer relationships, and seeking out others who will be more open to who I am is another very important point. When things don't work out I tend to blame myself entirely, which isn't the whole truth and isn't going to help me move forward with motivation to try again.
To all who have responded, thank you very much for offering your perspective and advice. I truly appreciate your kindness.