You're not alone in feeling lonely. Hugs.

I feel like ever since I left school, my social life has died. My best friend moved away to another state, so I only get to see her about twice a year. Even though I have a few "friends" on facebook, I don't ever really feel that I can talk to them about anything substantial or meaningful. I don't dare tell them about my depression, because I'm afraid of driving people away. I barely ever post anything anymore, because usually there's nothing worth saying about my life that I'd want to share anyway.

I've tried everything I can to make new friends. I went to a jewelry making class at the library, but everyone there was 50+. (I'm 27, trying to meet people my own age.) I'm not a bar person... and the few times I've been in a bar everyone is just on their smart phones anyway. I signed up for a class at the tech college, but again, everyone there was just so much older than me.

And then there's the problem of everyone having kids. Not that I have anything against starting a family (I want to also in about 5 years)... it's just that kids take up so much time, money, and energy that I never see my friends anymore once they have kids.

Sigh. I just try to take it one day at a time. Coming here helps me because everyone here is very nice and supportive, and it makes me feel like I'm maybe not totally worthless.