I can’t think of what else to title this now…maybe it’ll change later I don’t know.
But as I sit here and think I often wonder what’s wrong with my life. Where did I go wrong besides being born.
I think of the people on the news who have died. Those who had people who loved them, those who had families, a husband, kids, friends. Seeing them on TV crying, heartbroken that their loved one is gone. Just the hope that one day in the “Great Beyond” they’ll meet again.
Sometimes, more often than not, wish I could trade places with just one of them. That they could come back and have their lives back and I can stop wasting space. Heck, I could die and no one would know.
I don’t know what it is about me that keeps people away or if they take the chance, makes them go away. Sure I probably lack those ‘friendship’ skills but I’ll never learn them if no one wants to be my friend. I’ll never learn how to trust people if no one sticks around and just continues to hurt me. I don’t want anyone to do it because they feel sorry for me because no one else wants to be my friend; where I’m an “Oh by the way” thought as I have been all my life. Or to hear of plans being made by people I thought were my friends only to hear “Oh you’re not invited”. To feel as if I were the “kid sister that mom and dad MADE me bring along”.
If there is a man out there who is desperate or lonely enough to want to be with me, I’m scared that I’d hurt him as well because I don’t even know what one does in a dating relationship. I’ve never dated anyone before so I don’t even know what that’s all about. The only times I’ve actually been on any date was because of the Bulletin Boards that were popular before the internet was the internet as we know it now.
I had a crappy 8088 machine so couldn’t do much with it, not sure how pictures even worked back then but I seem to remember the ability to post/share them because that’s how I first learned what ‘fisting’ was from a picture I saw on someone’s computer.
In talking to the guys on there one would be interested enough but most likely like everyone else felt sorry for me so invited me out on a date. But I’ve never had a guy come up to me and want to take me on a date. When I did these I had no idea what to do or anything.
I don’t know what’s wrong with me other than being so hideously ugly that no one wants to be seen with me any longer than they have to. Having a car wouldn’t make things better, even when I did and went places no one wanted to be my friend.
Maybe I can let someone else use this wasted space, someone who does have people who love them and care about them. Who doesn’t have to cry themselves to sleep every night wondering what it’s like to have a man love them, to wonder what it’s like to be happy–truly happy. To have their dreams become reality instead of being nothing more than rehashed dreams for as many years as they can remember.
Mary Sue said
Gymmie, you are most definitely not a waste of space! I wish I knew how to convince you of that. Every time I see a post from you, I smile. If no one has been interested in you, it’s because they are too stupid and blind to see what an amazing person you are. Hang in there. I love you. Hugs.
Deb said
Gymmie, I enjoyed meeting you at AR07, and I’m sure I’m not the only one! We didn’t get much of a chance to talk, but at a conference like that, no surprise there. Still, I’m sure I would have enjoyed talking to you if we’d have had the chance!
You really do need to change your view of yourself though. We all fall into negative thought patterns, and that affects how we think of ourselves, which affects how we interact with others, and even how they see us. It takes a conscious effort to change these things, but you need to develop a sense of worth that is independent of others. I’m not saying it is easy, just that it is important. You don’t want your sense of worth to be dependent on others – what if they’re having a bad day or get sick or decide to go explore antartica?
See, that would suck. I know it is incredibly hard to change the way we think of ourselves, and to find a sense of who we are and love that person. A therapist could be a huge help, but I know that’s not financially feasable for everyone.
A book that has been recommended to me, and which I’ve so far found to be really good, is “Radical Acceptance” by Tara Brach. See if your library has it.
I enjoy your posts, Gymmie, and I enjoy hearing about your latest workouts and rotations. We all have things to share in this world, and you are no exception to that. You would be missed if you suddenly decided to go explore the polar ice caps, you’ll just have to trust Mary Sue’s and my words.
vegangymmie said
Thank you Deb and Mary Sue for the comments. I apologize for the delay in getting back to y’all! <3
Yes Deb I really enjoyed meeting you too and hope to see you again! <3