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To find this knowledge hard?

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badgergirl82 · 14/09/2015 19:58

It dawned on me today that no one really loves me or cares about me.

Please don't feel I intend that self pityingly, as I don't - it's matter of fact/realistic rather than otherwise - but just the same it's a bitter pill to swallow.

I'm wondering if anybody else feels the same? I imagine possibly I may be unique in this.

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monkeyfacegrace · 14/09/2015 19:59

I care.

Bambooshoots14 · 14/09/2015 20:01

I'm sure somebody must, colleagues? Pets? Distant family? School friends?

hesterton · 14/09/2015 20:01

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StarOnTheTree · 14/09/2015 20:07

I'm the same badgergirl82

I'm also very matter of fact about it.

monkeyfacegrace · 14/09/2015 20:09

You just haven't met the right people yet. I wasn't being sarcastic. I care as a fellow human. If we met, I'd care.

You just need to find those people.

Bailey101 · 14/09/2015 20:09

Badgergirl, you're not the only one - I think it's maybe more common then people think. I don't have any family that I could call close and I have friends, but no one that I could rely on no matter what. It sucks, but it's been like this since I was a child (I've been self sufficient since I was 14 and never had any support at all from 'family') and I've made peace with it.

I'm single, and like it that way as I've only got myself to depend on and I know I won't let me down.

You'll be fine I'm sure xx

RuffWearer · 14/09/2015 20:10

Do you really find it hard, Badger, or is it more that society keeps telling us we're valuable primarily because of our relationships, and has an odd attitude to solitary people?

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Tootsiepops · 14/09/2015 20:17

There are ongoing roadworks near my house, and dotted along the roadside are twee signs asking people to be patient in the resulting traffic jams and reminding everyone to be considerate drivers. So they say things like 'No one likes a tailgater' etc.

One of the signs says 'drive carefully - somebody loves you' and it makes my heart hurt because I know there will be people who see those signs who don't have that in their lives.

I'm 30 weeks pregnant and hyper-emotional Sad Blush

Osolea · 14/09/2015 20:20

Do you mean that you really have no one that loves or cares about you, or is it more that you aren't anyone's priority because they all have their own families and closer friends?

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badgergirl82 · 14/09/2015 20:23

Ah thank you - some lovely comments. Yes, Osolea, although I don't think anybody would hugely miss me if I were to die tomorrow and that does feel a shame in many ways.

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3littlebadgers · 14/09/2015 20:29

I love you just because we share a name Smile Don't underestimate the emotions of the people around you. There will be people out there, I am sure, that love you. I realy do love a lot of people in my life, some obvious ones like DH, DCs, friends etc, but also other people too, those who are more I guess like official acquaintances. My DH doesn't get it, but to me, if one of those people got hurt or ill, or something bad happened to them, I would worry for them, cry for them maybe, think about them and wish only good things for them, just as I would do for the closest of my friends and family. To me that's love. That's why I am certain you are loved Flowers

PlymouthMaid1 · 14/09/2015 20:31

I am sure that can't be true Badgergirl. I bet loads of people you interact with in your everyday life are very fond of you but people rarely show this to one another unless they are part of your very close circle. I can see this in my future as aside from my lovely daughters, one day I won't have any parents and may well be single again. I don't seem to make really close friendships although I seem to get on with most people.

Monmouth · 14/09/2015 20:39

Is there anyone you love or care for?

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badgergirl82 · 14/09/2015 20:47

No, not really Monmouth. It's difficult, isn't it?

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CatMilkMan · 14/09/2015 21:00

I used to feel the same, I totally accepted it and just kept my head down and carried on with life.
I then found myself bumping in to other people just carrying on with life and now I'm loved.

Osolea · 14/09/2015 21:04

3littlebadgers, your post is lovely.

Monmouth · 14/09/2015 21:12

I know it's not on the same level but what about a pet? It can also be a good way to meet other people.

Agadooo · 14/09/2015 21:38

Do you have parents or siblings or friends? Would you like to make friends or happy as you are?

Egosumquisum · 14/09/2015 21:40

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ScarlettDarling · 14/09/2015 21:45

3littlebadgers I love your post. It really struck a chord with me. That's how I feel, but don't think I've ever been able to explain it as nicely!

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badgergirl82 · 14/09/2015 21:50

It's me, Ego! I wonder which post ... Do PM me!

A relationship has recently ended which has left me feeling dejected and low. Sadly my parents are dead and my brother has autism and so isn't really a source of support.

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SoleBizzzz · 15/09/2015 00:34

Join the WI? I'm going to and I feel exactly the same as you do.

Baconyum · 15/09/2015 02:32

I'm single, NC with sister lc with parents. Only person I believe loves me is my daughter. Our relationship isn't perfect teen/middle aged hormones a factor, but she's the only person I feel close to. Best friend cares for me, local friend cares and other friends like me but yes only dd loves me. I'm lucky to have her.

I feel for you, I'm sure there are people that care about you as you seem a caring person yourself but I think a lot of us don't have those kind of connections any more.