I love this. I have had a hard time making friends as an adult, and it's only within the last 6-7 years that I feel like I truly found my people. But even then I keep expecting them to decide I'm too lame and to move on to someone more exciting. It's a constant mental battle for me.
A refreshing read - I, too, have friends here, there and everywhere from many parts of my life and have often struggled with loneliness. I have learned to hold friendship expectations lightly and experienced a lot of freedom in that! Thanks for writing this. 🤎
Thanks for this Lindsay! I do have a group do mom friends but it took years (almost 8 years of living in our town) to feel like I had friends. It’s hard and lonely but remembering who is there for us is a good practice.
You are not alone in this lament -- I was doing a similar lament to my husband yesterday. As a 40 year old who is married without children, life can be pretty lonely at times because it does feel hard to fit in anywhere. I feel this especially at church. I am also an introvert (forced extrovert when I need to be!) who struggles with social anxiety, so I understand the challenge!
I love this reminder that not all friendships look like the girl gangs on Instagram. I'm more like you, Lindsay, in that I have different friends I meet with at different times. I have my two church fellow mum friends, my cousin-sister-friend, my sister in law friend, my school friend and three long distance friends. Sometimes that's a lot to keep track of and other times it's perfect 👌🏻
This was so touching & I love the grateful note it ends on!
I love this. I have had a hard time making friends as an adult, and it's only within the last 6-7 years that I feel like I truly found my people. But even then I keep expecting them to decide I'm too lame and to move on to someone more exciting. It's a constant mental battle for me.
Erin, thank you for sharing!!! I’m honestly a bit relieved to read that it’s not just me who struggles with this!
A refreshing read - I, too, have friends here, there and everywhere from many parts of my life and have often struggled with loneliness. I have learned to hold friendship expectations lightly and experienced a lot of freedom in that! Thanks for writing this. 🤎
Thanks for reading! I love the way you phrased that - to hold friendship expectations lightly. So wise. ☺️
Enjoyed this. 🙏🏼
Thanks for this Lindsay! I do have a group do mom friends but it took years (almost 8 years of living in our town) to feel like I had friends. It’s hard and lonely but remembering who is there for us is a good practice.
Yes Kim!!! This gives me hope! So glad you found your people. Such an answer to prayer. ☺️
You are not alone in this lament -- I was doing a similar lament to my husband yesterday. As a 40 year old who is married without children, life can be pretty lonely at times because it does feel hard to fit in anywhere. I feel this especially at church. I am also an introvert (forced extrovert when I need to be!) who struggles with social anxiety, so I understand the challenge!
Sarah I’m so sorry you feel the same way! The social anxiety is real. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
If it helps, I can assure that even with kids, I often feel lonely at church. It can be really upsetting sometimes.
I love this reminder that not all friendships look like the girl gangs on Instagram. I'm more like you, Lindsay, in that I have different friends I meet with at different times. I have my two church fellow mum friends, my cousin-sister-friend, my sister in law friend, my school friend and three long distance friends. Sometimes that's a lot to keep track of and other times it's perfect 👌🏻
I totally agree!!! It’s lovely to hear from someone else whose friendships are similar to mine. ☺️
Sometimes we need to be reminded where we fit in. ❤️
Exactly ☺️