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Originally Posted by Have Hope
Oh yes, distancing from negativity and toxic people is absolutely necessary for self preservation.
And yes, being grateful is definitely a blessing, and you are experiencing that now. Having gratitude for even the smallest things can bring a sense of greater peace and contentment in life.
And you know, when we're left on our own and when we're left to rely 100% on ourselves and ourselves alone, we can find that we can be far stronger than we ever may have thought. I think that's what I meant by strength can be found. It does build up one's strength to be alone, and it takes a lot of courage and fortitude. So perhaps this is strengthening you in ways that you didn't know existed.
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Thanks for helping me turn my situation around. I appreciate your input. In truth I was pretty socially isolated before the pandemic...but had big plans to break out of it in 2020. I have lived alone for about 10 years since being empty-nested...but it is not my preference. However, I tend to get tunnel vision and not see the advantages of any given situation.
I have to be honest and say that during the lockdown I decided to get rid of a few toxic people in my life. I had some bad interactions with them. I hate to describe them this way but they were "old wood." A few ended badly and the fall-out is what I think caused my depressed mood.
Another "gift" is I have cleared the way for new more positive friendships. As far as certain family members...I just have to keep a distance.
The only person we can change is ourselves.
I think when I started this thread I was feeling broken-hearted about a lot of things. So much has changed in 12 weeks it is hard to keep up.
I am feeling much, much, MUCH better. Today for the first time in 12 weeks I woke up cheerful. I thought, "Okay. So there is hope."
You have a good name.
I know you are going through some hard times yourself and I want to say...have hope, too. Whatever happens...is probably meant to happen. Life is full of hills and valleys. Sometimes the valleys are full of tears...but when we climb the hill we get a refreshing new view.
Take care of yourself, sweetie, in these uncertain times, as we all must do. Thank you for your support and wisdom. It meant a lot to me.
