Put me on the lonely list. There are times when I feel like I am going completely insane, just from loneliness. I have been married for decades, but my husband and I do not live together, and haven't for years (long, boring story). I have 2 children, but they're grown. I love seeing them when possible. I thank God for my 5 cats, who are my family in my home.

I have recently started volunteering, which helps some - at least during the hours I'm actually with people.

I do attend a NAMI Connection group once a week, which is the most helpful thing I've done to cope with aloneness.