Lonely: One Week On!

Thank you for your brilliant & inspiring post, Bambam! You’ve put a big smile on my face too

Meant to say post not posy???

This is my first comment! What an inspirational posy, so positive, it made me smile. Thank you ?

Bam your post should be printed and made into a poster.

So often when lonely people come on GN I find that however much one sympathises with them, they seem their own worst enemies as they turn down every suggestion of meeting people because they do not like it/have done it and walked out/and so on.

To hear from someone who picked themselves up by their bootstraps and did something is an absolute joy to hear.

I am sure you will still have lonely periods, but whenever you do, just read this thread, your original post and the wonderful effect it has on everyone that reads it - and it might be that another lonely person will as a result, do what you did and feel so much better.

Ah that's lovely well done u

What a great result, well done.

Loved your post,thanks for the update your amazing.

That is so lovely xxx

Well done you

Well Done You! I bet you will have inspired a lot of people. It has certainly worked on me.

I do admire you Bambam, I can be guilty of withdrawing from life when I’m feeling low. You’re an inspiration.

What a lovely post well done you ❤️❤️

It is only ourselves who can pull up our big girl pants and get out there and live life the way we want! Go Bambam you did it!

Well done you x

empathising - silly auto correct!

Well done x

Way to go, Bambam! Atta Girl! I shall be taking a few leaves from your book. Big hugs. Xxy

Terrific and bravo you!

Ha! That's the word newnanny, I've perked up, thanks for that, it made me smile.

Thank you GrannyMosh, I'm amazed that you have taken the time to reply, I'm pleased that you are just about out of the woods and hope that you will soon be on your feet again.
And GreenGran, hope you will be fit enough for the Bolton Meetup, I may see you there.
I just want to say, I feel humbled by all your posts, I am mindful that some people who replied to my original post, emphasising with me, most of them with very good reasons to feel down and lonely. I'm aware that they might not be able to bounce back, with a new hair cut and some face cream, so I am thinking of them all and wishing them well.

You are definitely worth it Bam. Always treat yourself kindly everyday. Glad you have perked up.

Good for you Bambam, you know it's not what happens to you that makes the difference, it's how you react to it, as they say. Keeping busy helps, doesn't it?

It's amazing how a bit of positive thinking can pay off. Sometimes all it takes is a bit of a push from friends to get you going again. Well done BamBam.
I've been feeling a bit sorry for myself too, due to arthritis pain and a bad chest infection. However I feel a bit better today, and have had a steroid injection which may help, so I am going to 'get a grip' too. I live near Wigan, so am determined to get to the Bolton meet-up, if I possibly can. I've never been to one, so a bit apprehensive.
GrannyMosh You sound as though you have been having a really rough time. It certainly puts my minor problems in perspective. Take good care of yourself

Well done,Bambam,it shows what can be done.I feel inspired,if I can achieve just part of what you've done I'll be happy.

This post has made my day! I remember seeing the previous one and wishing there was something I could do to help, but have been in hospital since the end of January with sepsis and side-effects from chemotherapy, and didn't even have energy at the time to post something encouraging. Am just about out of the woods now, had an op this morning and been sleeping off the anaesthetic so am seeing this much later than I usually would, but I am absolutely thrilled and delighted for you, Bambam! I'd call that an object lesson in how to grab life and not only run with it, but do a full Olympic gold-medal-winning sprint. I hope it turns into a marathon and that you will share your adventures along the way! xx