Please never apologize for being honest on this site. Loneliness is painful and affects us not only an emotional level but a physical one. In this age of social media there is more of a physical disconnect. Doing things via text tends to make us feel even more isolated.

Some people who crave human touch can also have a therapeutic massage for skin to skin contact. It would be interesting to know how the hugging therapy goes for you.

Have you ever thought of doing some volunteering at an animal shelter? Lots of animals there and even people. Lots of doggie contact there too. You would be helping them and helping yourself at the same time.