No relatives

I wrote out a thing the other day about this when I was feeling really down, but I guess I didn't finish posting it and it disappeared. Funny.

Today I am not crying about it, but I still know it's very real for me.

All my close relatives are dead except my mom who is 86 and in poor health.

I don't have any real friends, some acquaintances I guess.

I am for real alone in this world and I guess I'm angry . . . at God or fate or whatever.

And I'm really scared.

Is anyone else out there facing this kind of loneliness and aloneness?

I am so sorry you are alone. I am thinking of you. I cannot say that I know how you feel because as far as relatives go, I have quite a few left. But, I hear you and I hope that you find some peace.

(I know this didn't help much, but wanted to post a reply to you anyway)

My heart goes out to you, and I'm so sorry about what it is you're dealing with. And yes....sounds like our situations are very similar. I am an only child, and never got married or had any children of my own. Both of my parents died a long time ago, and the step-family of which I was (sort of) a part of for over 20 years disowned me about 8 years ago when I had a falling out with my evil step-sister. (For a REALLY stupid reason, btw.) Who knows what she told them, but not a one of them will have anything to do with me any more. The only relative I have, and we're not blood relatives, is my 90 year old aunt. I have one friend, who lives too far away. I hope in some small way it helps you to know that you're not alone in feeling the way you do. Sending many warm wishes your way......

Bless your heart. It's really rough when you have a small family. I have a small family too -- it wouldn't have been that way if my father hadn't had some sort of resentment against one part of the family. I don't even KNOW these cousins, aunts and don't know how to contact them or where they are.

My parents are both gone, and I have 2 sisters (one I will NOt have anything to do with -- she's evil) and one sister I adore. Then I have 2 kids and one granddaughter and that's about it.

My daughter mourns the fact that our family is so small. But compared to some, she's lucky for what she has!!!

I'm sorry you feel so alone. I can only imagine how you feel, and my heart goes out to you. I'll be happy to be your "Auntie Lee." Just keep in touch, ok? We'll get to know each other, ok?

God bless and take care. BIG hugs, Lee

Hi. I also wanted to send positive energy your way. Everyone's story is a little different, but I did want you to know that you're not alone out there.

It is just me and my sister now; our mother died a year ago and I've been really sad lately. Now my sister and I aren't speaking. I miss her children very much - I used to see them several times a week. I'm the executor of the estate and we have to sell the house to satisfy the reverse mortgage, but after a year she had not moved. She's told her children that I hate them and want them to be homeless.

I moved here, ironically, to be closer to family. I had a few close friends before I moved, but here there isn't anyone who I feel "gets" me.

This seems to be happening more and more in our culture - that people feel isolated, as if they don't have anyone. There's no simple answer and I won't insult you with any of the cliches I've heard.

I just wish you some peace tonight. And I guess we can always hope that there is a good friend who may come along. It's not much, I know, but it's the best I have right now. Be kind to yourself.