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Elaeagnus
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Hi everyone-
A few months ago, I wrote this:
If anyone eventually becomes a success story, come back and tell us about it! If things in your life improve tell us how and why. That way we might get some ideas about how to improve our own lives.
http://www.alonelylife.com/showthread.php?tid=674
At that time, I never imagined that I would be coming back here and posting my own success story. But that's what I'm going to do. I know that others, like Empathy and lonely2beeme, have recently come back to tell us that things have improved in their lives, and I'm sure many people found those posts inspirational and uplifting. I'm creating this thread in the hopes that we can gather all the success stories from this site in one spot. This thread will hopefully act as a positive reminder to all the members and guests that things can get better.
I have been battling loneliness my entire life. When I joined this site, I was also severely depressed. At first simply coming here and interacting with people who could relate to what I was going through was a huge source of relief and comfort. I didn't think I wanted anything else from the site, and I had settled for being lonely in my own life but knowing that I wasn't alone in that loneliness.
But as it turns out, there was more in store for me than that. I ended up meeting a very wonderful person here. I can't even begin to put into words what his friendship has meant to me over the past few months. Talking with him has not only allowed me to work through some issues that I've had in my personal life, but also to feel for the first time in my life like I am not alone. It's an amazing feeling, and I honestly hope that everyone here can find what I did.
I'm going to offer a bit of advice to all the members and guests here. There were a few times when I felt like leaving this site because I disagreed strongly with some of the views on the boards or because I found the attitudes of some people here offensive. But I stuck it out, and I'm glad that I did. One of the great things about this board is that it brings together people from all walks of life, from all over the world. So of course there are going to be some people that you disagree with or don't want to see another post from. But I think the key to using this site to its fullest is to keep looking and working until you find what it is that you are looking for. If you want a friend, PM people and chat with them. You probably won't strike gold on your first attempt. Imagine what the odds of that would be! But don't give up. Don't let a few people that have beliefs and attitudes different from your own bother you. Don't let anyone drive you away. When you leave, it should be because you are no longer lonely.
That's why I'm leaving. I'm not lonely anymore. I still have some issues to deal with, but all in all, I'm a much happier person than I was when I joined this site. Not only have I gotten what I wanted from this site, but I also got what I needed.
So, goodbye and good luck to everyone here, and thanks to all the people who have made this board a diverse and interesting community.
I hope this thread stays alive. Remember it, and when you can, post your success stories please.
Oh, and I'm sorry about the length.
I do go on, don't I?
A few months ago, I wrote this:
If anyone eventually becomes a success story, come back and tell us about it! If things in your life improve tell us how and why. That way we might get some ideas about how to improve our own lives.
http://www.alonelylife.com/showthread.php?tid=674
At that time, I never imagined that I would be coming back here and posting my own success story. But that's what I'm going to do. I know that others, like Empathy and lonely2beeme, have recently come back to tell us that things have improved in their lives, and I'm sure many people found those posts inspirational and uplifting. I'm creating this thread in the hopes that we can gather all the success stories from this site in one spot. This thread will hopefully act as a positive reminder to all the members and guests that things can get better.
I have been battling loneliness my entire life. When I joined this site, I was also severely depressed. At first simply coming here and interacting with people who could relate to what I was going through was a huge source of relief and comfort. I didn't think I wanted anything else from the site, and I had settled for being lonely in my own life but knowing that I wasn't alone in that loneliness.
But as it turns out, there was more in store for me than that. I ended up meeting a very wonderful person here. I can't even begin to put into words what his friendship has meant to me over the past few months. Talking with him has not only allowed me to work through some issues that I've had in my personal life, but also to feel for the first time in my life like I am not alone. It's an amazing feeling, and I honestly hope that everyone here can find what I did.
I'm going to offer a bit of advice to all the members and guests here. There were a few times when I felt like leaving this site because I disagreed strongly with some of the views on the boards or because I found the attitudes of some people here offensive. But I stuck it out, and I'm glad that I did. One of the great things about this board is that it brings together people from all walks of life, from all over the world. So of course there are going to be some people that you disagree with or don't want to see another post from. But I think the key to using this site to its fullest is to keep looking and working until you find what it is that you are looking for. If you want a friend, PM people and chat with them. You probably won't strike gold on your first attempt. Imagine what the odds of that would be! But don't give up. Don't let a few people that have beliefs and attitudes different from your own bother you. Don't let anyone drive you away. When you leave, it should be because you are no longer lonely.
That's why I'm leaving. I'm not lonely anymore. I still have some issues to deal with, but all in all, I'm a much happier person than I was when I joined this site. Not only have I gotten what I wanted from this site, but I also got what I needed.
So, goodbye and good luck to everyone here, and thanks to all the people who have made this board a diverse and interesting community.
I hope this thread stays alive. Remember it, and when you can, post your success stories please.
Oh, and I'm sorry about the length.