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My Very Own Jeremiad

Random thoughts...pieces of me that pertain to nothing and anything. Yoda I am not, but yes I wish.
4 years ago. October 20, 2019 at 2:26 PM

As I float back and forth, being involved/not being involved, I’ve realized that I’ve taken some things and more importantly people for granted.  I miss running into my friends and stupidly, selfishly assumed they would always be there.  Now, when I am able to be a friend, they are gone!  Some profiles no longer exist, some are quiet, some are just ghosts (there but only click the like button), so I wander around a bit lost. 
 
Yes, I did it to myself, I own that, but it still hurts. It hurts deeper because of the guilt that it’s my fault.  I did it.  My intention wasn’t to disappear, but to get my self back on track.  Finding some kind of path to follow, that makes sense to me and in the process of doing so I’ve lost what’s important, a connection to others.   
 
I am still a mess, my headspace is wrong, and life keeps throwing some nasty curve balls! Hopefully I will only have one more week of work hell, so then I can focus on my personal life and what I want out of it.  I do know that I miss my people, my tribe so to speak.  In the meantime I need to do better, to make an actual effort. 
 
I apologize to those that I’ve floated away from, it wasn’t done out of malice, but I know it still doesn’t make it right, not does it make it feel any better to either party.

Satindragon - Welcome back❤️ We all need time and space to get ourselves back to a place where we can deal with the chaos that surrounds us.

4 years ago
Unpretentious Gypsy​(sub female) - I think I've done this myself. Maybe the people you are missing are in the same process. Perhaps, as this community strengthens it will feel more natural to take a time out while remaining linked in no matter how slightly. Your growth strengthens everyone you come in contact with so it's good you took care of yourself.
4 years ago
Angel Wings​(sub female) - We all need to take a break and.reflect.and.regroup. Perhaps your missing friends.are.doing.the.same.and will find.their.way back. Until then make some.new.ones and.of.course.move.forward. I know my.Bond has a lot of X's from.people leaving.for one reason.or.another. I too just hate that, but life.continues.on.. Welcome.back..
4 years ago
SchrodingersDinosaur​(switch female) - I'll echo what the ladies above say. Many of us (me several times!!!) have needed to pull back to get our heads right. What I've learned to do is at a minimum, even if I just don't have the emotional fortitude to directly talk to all my people, is to at least do a update on the profile and maybe a quick blog. I say it is me heading under my rock. My friends know that means I just need some space.

Granted, everyone is different and requires different things out of their relationships, so I'd never fault anyone who couldn't be close to a runner like me but I like to surround myself with people that are self sufficient and can believe I care for them even if I'm quiet.

Not trashing any of your previous friends at all because I don't know the particulars but I'm kinda of the opinion that if someone cares for you they can get over the fact you bailed for awhile. Sounds like it was unavoidable, you had to deal with shit. It happens. You've explained it and I assume apologized, my thoughts are that a good friend takes you at your word and doesn't continue punishing you.

If it's a case of them just needing their space now, treat them the way you wish you'd been treated. Be supportive when they do communicate and welcome them back lovingly when they resurface. Either way AngelWings had some really good advice, work on making new friends and move forward!

Good luck, dear. - Henna
4 years ago
Bunnie - I think it’s just this place... it shifts and changes... ebbs and flows. People come and go... a lot have moved on and many have become ghosts. It’s not your fault. That’s just how it is here.

It is important to not get caught in any moment of time, or it simply makes one nostalgic and sad. Going with the flow and getting to know the new friendly faces is just a part of the community process. Remembering times past can be fond memories.
It’s nice to see you back :)
4 years ago

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