sad and lonesome -friend is leaving

[cowboyup]

Well, it's official. My last friend is leaving for NYC 2 days after Christmas. You know, a part of me will miss him like crazy and I feel terribly sad, but on the other hand I am happy he got a new job and starting a new, exciting life in NY.

But...I think the bigger part of it is that I am sad and feeling even more lonely (and feeling a bit anxious about him leaving) because that means the last person I could talk to about anything (in person) is going to be gone.

He asked if I'd like to go to AZ to pick up his RV he just bough but it's tomorrow and I am already committed to watching the kids. See, and that's one of the things right there - I feel comfortable around this person enough to not freak out and my SA doesn't seem to be as crummy. The one person I really can feel comfortable around without acting like a weirdo.


I know I could always visit, but until I am able to, how do you stop missing about a person who has been around to talk to through our highs and lows?

 

[cowboyup]

**if it makes sense, a part of me wishes he would not have told me and just left.

I didn't think I'd feel quite as sad as I do....oh, this is going to be a bit tough

 

[ImNotMyIllness]

That sucks! Maybe it would help to look for SAs in your area?

 

[cowboyup]

That sucks! Maybe it would help to look for SAs in your area?

Funny you mention that...I checked for any MeetUp group in my area but there is none, only 1 group for depression.

IDK, perhaps it may help to look into that. ?

 

[ImNotMyIllness]

Funny you mention that...I checked for any MeetUp group in my area but there is none, only 1 group for depression.

IDK, perhaps it may help to look into that. ?

Yes! You should definitely looking into that! And later, you can create your own Meet Up Event.

 

[cowboyup]

Yes! You should definitely looking into that! And later, you can create your own Meet Up Event.

^that's true, good idea, thanks!

 

[laure15]

You can videochat him from time to time. Just continue to keep in touch with him.

 

[1BlackSheep]

I know the feeling as pretty much all of my past friends have moved away. It's tough to find people you really connect with and can open up to. Takes time and shared experiences. On the bright side, at least he went to NYC which is a fun place to visit!

 

[cowboyup]

@Laurie - yup, there is always skype.

@BlackSheep - very true. I can *look forward* to a fun vacation some day!

I am feeling better already, thanks guys