Re: woman discovered dead after 18 months

83128,
I have felt the same as you on and off for years. What I came to realize is that you CAN be somebody great to someone or something. It does not necessarily have to be something monumental. For example: I would rather be the greatest person on the planet in eyes of my dog with no friends than to be seen as "just another person" in the eyes of many. A kind word to the checker at the grocery store could uplift someone in ways you could never imagine or holding open the door for someone struggling.

Sometimes we look outside for acceptance of ourselves. NO one is going to do that for you, this is something you need to do for yourself. Take a good look in the mirror and don't compare yourself to some "beautiful" movie star. Instead see what you can do to be the best YOU can be. You can NEVER compete with others for there will always be someone prettier, smarter and richer and likewise there will always be someone not as good looking, not as intelligent and not as financially adept.

Keep reading this site, I guarantee you will find an answer. There are a LOT of people here willing to help. After I read what others have said, esp MrCuddly, i felt empowered and hopeful.

I too have wished for friendship but once I thought I found it I was betrayed and taken. Try not to look too hard for those things you had wished for, let them come to you slowly and in ways you would never imagine.