I am extremely isolated such that I sometimes don't talk to anyone for days, and my phone doesn't ring for months. This has begun fairly recently (3 years ago), since I have moved to a foreign country, where language and culture barriers are present (The culture and language barriers exacerbate my isolation, they are not causing it. At home I was surrounded by my family, and I didn't feel the isolation from the outside world). At first I was OK with being alone because the pain of socializing and making fun of myself is much greater than the pain from isolation. But I feel I am losing my mind. Today, I felt so frustrated and angry that everyone is out with his/her friend or family but me. I drank some beers to relax and I cried. I cannot simply go out and talk to people. Even my relatives from my country don't ask about me, and I cannot imagine talking to them, or even going back home, because I don't want to see anyone.

I just wanted o say this for someone to know, because I feel I will leave this world without ever knowing what is the meaning of joy in life and that no one knows my suffering.

[Georgia Bridge]

This sounds like a very difficult situation. It's hard even to address. I am isolated myself which I do because I feel like I don't fit in anywhere. Not that long ago I had to cut myself off from most of my family because they were dangerous to me. I had to threaten to bring the law in in order to accomplish this. None of the non-dangerous family members talk to me about anything but their own lives. It feels like I may as well not even exist. The people that are in my life all have friends and family and are busy. Everyone I know is an acquaintance, not a friend. It is very lonely. I don't see a way to change it because I'm very emotional and that tends to repel people.
This probably doesn't help much; you're not alone in being alone though.
I would not have the courage to move to another country.
It helps me to just get out and walk.
I cry a lot because I feel lonely.

[ninetyone]

I'm with you guys all the way! I haven't left my house in about 7 years... I live with my family so I still have social interactions daily but I feel like I'm withering away from society more and more every day. I used to be super chatty on social media but in the past few years, I cannot even bring myself to post status updates or photos. I think it's because I haven't accomplished anything in years so if I'm asked what I've been up to, I shut down so I try to avoid conversations completely. If I can bring myself to leave, taking walks would sound AMAZING to help relieve some of the loneliness; I think that will be my next goal. It'll take a lot of willpower but I'm sure we can overcome this.

[Monokuma]

I know how it feels when nobody cares, feels horrible indeed..
I leave the house for work etc but not really socialize at all.

[LadyShadow]

I am very isolated, moreso lately. I have my family and it helps a lot. I do things with my sister occasionally and my mom and dad always check up on me. They won't be around forever though, which I am coming to terms with.

But I can definitely relate. Being alone can be very hard, but the joy in life is what you make it. I found so much joy just listening to the beating of the rain one night and having a spiritual awakening, sure we need people, but if you find the love within yourself, the joy of life can branch outward from the inner.