Lonely People
Commentary about those who live alone.13 total reviews
Comment from Jackarrie
Hi Patricia,
You have written this from experience. Depression is a misunderstood illness, People who never suffered with it cannot understand it. "pull yourself together"
"be grateful for what you have and stop complaining" and many other statements alike. But a good answer is, "you need to walk in my shoes to know what it's like
I hope you are well.
Mary
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
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Hi Patricia,
You have written this from experience. Depression is a misunderstood illness, People who never suffered with it cannot understand it. "pull yourself together"
"be grateful for what you have and stop complaining" and many other statements alike. But a good answer is, "you need to walk in my shoes to know what it's like
I hope you are well.
Mary
Comment Written 22-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
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Thank you for your review, Have a great day. Yes, sometimes I experience depression.
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
I for one can tell you that your piece is truthful. Loneliness is deadly mixed with depression, thoughts that are unwelcome come flooding in and nothing can help because sometimes the kind word is not there
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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I for one can tell you that your piece is truthful. Loneliness is deadly mixed with depression, thoughts that are unwelcome come flooding in and nothing can help because sometimes the kind word is not there
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Thanks for your review. Facebook is anything but social anymore. It is all about ones self and to heck with the rest of the world. The like button on facebook is awful. T push the like button is like throwing a snowball at the sun. If you like something then be a little creative and say why you like it or just ignore it.
Comment from closetpoetjester
I think there is definitely a need to let people know they AREN'T alone. Social media has a lot to answer for and it CAN be a very unsocial past time when you have family. If you're alone, it can consume your whole world and then you end up with an online family who if they so choose, may give you the flick at the mere drop of a hat. We perhaps shouldn't base too much trust, emphasis or importance on online friendships until we really find out more about that person. So MANY are fake these days and out for themselves and no one else. Friends come and go at an alarming rate in our lives...so it seems plausible that online friends may do the same and much quicker.
It's also not always easy to spot some one who doesn't care if they are putting on a fascade.
I've not experienced being alone but I think it would be very depressing and I would hate it. With that said, I DO appreciate my alone time as I don't get much, I have two little ones and a hubby and I work from home.
So it seems what we have we crave the opposite of at times. It's all about balance. I can only hope those who have no one in their lives, go about embracing friendship where and when they can. Sometimes it can be found in the most unlikeliest of places.
I thought your poem was an uplifting and inspiring write to look out for your fellow man and I am all for it.
So how are YOU today?
Cheers P
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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I think there is definitely a need to let people know they AREN'T alone. Social media has a lot to answer for and it CAN be a very unsocial past time when you have family. If you're alone, it can consume your whole world and then you end up with an online family who if they so choose, may give you the flick at the mere drop of a hat. We perhaps shouldn't base too much trust, emphasis or importance on online friendships until we really find out more about that person. So MANY are fake these days and out for themselves and no one else. Friends come and go at an alarming rate in our lives...so it seems plausible that online friends may do the same and much quicker.
It's also not always easy to spot some one who doesn't care if they are putting on a fascade.
I've not experienced being alone but I think it would be very depressing and I would hate it. With that said, I DO appreciate my alone time as I don't get much, I have two little ones and a hubby and I work from home.
So it seems what we have we crave the opposite of at times. It's all about balance. I can only hope those who have no one in their lives, go about embracing friendship where and when they can. Sometimes it can be found in the most unlikeliest of places.
I thought your poem was an uplifting and inspiring write to look out for your fellow man and I am all for it.
So how are YOU today?
Cheers P
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Thanks for you through review. I appreciate it very much. I am doing well today. It is so stinking cold here with the temp being 42 but with the wind chill it feels like 22.
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Good to know Pat. Sorry to hear it is so cold. I am in the polar opposite at the moment in 38 degree celsius heat LOL
I'd take a bit of that wind, just quietly haha
Take care. Stay warm. I'll send a bit of the hot your way and we'll do a great exchange!
Comment from lyenochka
Such a good reminder. Yes, I find it very contradictory that social media can become "antisocial" media. I know people who struggle with a need for interaction and are deeply disappointed. Thanks for the reminder.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Such a good reminder. Yes, I find it very contradictory that social media can become "antisocial" media. I know people who struggle with a need for interaction and are deeply disappointed. Thanks for the reminder.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Thank you for the nice review, Blessings.
Comment from BeasPeas
An excellent post, Patricia. If we extend ourselves it helps us as well as the other person, especially oldsters who are alone in nursing homes who have no one to visit them. Many need someone to hold their hand and bring a smile. Thank you for reminding us. Marilyn
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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An excellent post, Patricia. If we extend ourselves it helps us as well as the other person, especially oldsters who are alone in nursing homes who have no one to visit them. Many need someone to hold their hand and bring a smile. Thank you for reminding us. Marilyn
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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I have a sister who bent over backwards to help her daughter and grandkids for years and now they don't even talk to their mom and grandmothers. It is enough to make me want to wring their necks.
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Sad but true. Kids can be so self-centered and thoughtless. They will learn when their own kids treat them the same way, although it may be too late by then.
Comment from Sasha
I agree with you completely. Here in Mazatlan we have many retirees that live alone. Occasionally we hear of one passing away but not found for days. Many have gotten together and formed a sort of watch-program. If we know someone lives alone, we call and or visit them every few days to make sure they are okay. I also feel it helpful to acknowledge people we pass on the street, even if we do not know them. Sometime a pleasant "Hello" or , "That's a lovely dress" can change what may be a bad day into a good one. Excellent post and one we all should take seriously.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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I agree with you completely. Here in Mazatlan we have many retirees that live alone. Occasionally we hear of one passing away but not found for days. Many have gotten together and formed a sort of watch-program. If we know someone lives alone, we call and or visit them every few days to make sure they are okay. I also feel it helpful to acknowledge people we pass on the street, even if we do not know them. Sometime a pleasant "Hello" or , "That's a lovely dress" can change what may be a bad day into a good one. Excellent post and one we all should take seriously.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Sasha, thanks for your review. It is an important topic, even here on fanstory as many of the folks we have as friends here live alone. I fret a bit when I know someone has been quite faithful in writing, goes away for a spell without saying anything.
Comment from winnona
Depression and loneliness seem to go hand in hand, For many victims, they do not even know they are being affected by it. The piece is well -written and says some important ideas .
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Depression and loneliness seem to go hand in hand, For many victims, they do not even know they are being affected by it. The piece is well -written and says some important ideas .
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Winnona, thanks for your review.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A very heartfelt write and I agree that we could do more for lonely people and a lot of them are elderly and aren't in touch with the outside world. At least with social media people can reach out and reach others. I live alone but I am never lonely because I have so many hobbies and friends to share my life with, a poignant write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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A very heartfelt write and I agree that we could do more for lonely people and a lot of them are elderly and aren't in touch with the outside world. At least with social media people can reach out and reach others. I live alone but I am never lonely because I have so many hobbies and friends to share my life with, a poignant write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Dolly, thanks for your review. The times when loneliness comes to me are usually when I am dealing with pain. I have had no pain free day in over 18 month, some days are terrible, others I can tolerate pretty well.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very true and good story you have penned about SAD. It hits way too many people. I believe there are people living with others in the house that are alone. I know I felt that way at one time in my life! Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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This is a very true and good story you have penned about SAD. It hits way too many people. I believe there are people living with others in the house that are alone. I know I felt that way at one time in my life! Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Teri, thanks for your review. Have a great weekend.
Comment from brenda bickers
Hi Pat,
how true your words are. We have all come to rely on the internet for all sorts of reasons. You can have a thousand followers on facebook but they are just that. I would rather be in a room with a dozen friends whom I know care than a thousand who wouldn't miss me if I never took to facebook again. We are losing the ability to touch or be touched or to care because we do and not because we the popularity ratings go up.
A great read.
Well done.
Brenda:))x
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Hi Pat,
how true your words are. We have all come to rely on the internet for all sorts of reasons. You can have a thousand followers on facebook but they are just that. I would rather be in a room with a dozen friends whom I know care than a thousand who wouldn't miss me if I never took to facebook again. We are losing the ability to touch or be touched or to care because we do and not because we the popularity ratings go up.
A great read.
Well done.
Brenda:))x
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Brenda, thanks for your review.
