Hi Jas,

Everyone goes through times when they think, or actually are, relatively isolated. I remember I was a young mom living in a new suburban town surrounded by mommies at LEAST ten years older than me! So there I was, 25, surrounded by other parents (some 40), and I felt so alone. Now twenty years later I’m surrounded by my “Tribe” (friends, neighbors and parents of my kids’ friends).

Sometimes, though, the “Tribe” frankly sucks. Some days I have trouble counting on one hand who would be there for me, or even who is still physically here (moving, death, new job).

Some decades, you suddenly realize that you have “outgrown” everyone. (Moving, job, marriage, stage of life, parenthood, out of school).

Also realize that if you’re not Receiving from your friends and family, that sometimes means that they have nothing to Give. Everyone is selfish first. It’s when people feel really good (or have really good breeding) that they feel a yen to give to others.

Hang in There,

Inky

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