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No one notices

by Dark Alice 7/17/2013

written by Dark Alice

I can’t believe I let my manipulating ex back into my life! All he does is use me. My best friend/sister has been gone for over a month and I have no one else. I was weak and vulnerable, and he took advantage of me.

My family, needless to say, notice nothing. My dad is too busy with work, my step mother is a self ***** and my grandparents and aunt prefer my younger cousins over me. My mother hasn’t tried to contact me sine Christmas 2011.

The pain is eating at my insides, but I have no way to let it out. I used to cut […]

7/17/2013 5 comments

We are not alone in our loneliness …..

by MyTooSense 3/25/2012

written by MyTooSense

From the book “Bowling Alone” (http://bowlingalone.com/):

Apparently this book also suggests what can be done so if anyone has read or reads it I’d appreciate hearing about it……

Meanwhile, the author’s research shows trends of increased isolation in America. Â Also:

Joining and participatingÂ in one group cuts in half your odds of dying next year.

Every ten minutes of commutingÂ reduces all forms of social capital by 10%

Watching commercial entertainment TVÂ is the only leisure activity where doing more of it is associated with lower social capital.

Declining Social Capital:Â
Trends over the last 25 years

Attending Club Meetings
58% drop

Family dinners
43% drop

Having friends over
35% drop

3/25/2012 0 comment