I sadly lost my dad in 2011 my mum in 2018 and my brother in 2025. I have no family and I don’t have many friends ones I do have they have their own families I feel so alone
Hey Malc,
I’m so sorry to hear that and what you’re going through.
I know how you feel. Feeling all alone in the world. Try to get yourself out even if it’s just a walk. You will encounter people some who you may regularly meet greet and talk to. Don’t despair, people who have been through what you have will understand your pain and you may gain strength in unexpected ways.
For now, look after your wellbeing, take each day as it comes and maybe even try to get out in the community where you can talk to people or just have a cuppa and a chat. There are some charities that do this, try to have a look what’s in your area when you’re able to.
Stay strong.
Sending light & strength your way..
Hello Malc., I understand how you feel as I lost my dad when I was 20. I have lost other close family members and then my uncle in August and my Mum in October 2025. My wonderful life as I knew it surrounded by people I loved and who loved me has gone. The safety net has gone and there is a feeling of vulnerability while the world churns on. It can be hard to find '‘true friends’ and people carry on living their own lives. Try to look after yourself and talk with people who you meet, join a community group.
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It is so hard and I know how you both feel.
I lost my husband 2 1/2 years ago - I can’t believe it’s that long - but I don’t feel I’ve moved on. I guess the reality is I have managed to keep going but my world is so different.
I don’t come from a big family, mum/dad, sister and my 3 sons but it was all I needed. But now it feels like my world is shrinking, I’ve lost my husband, mum and dad are elderly and I’m getting to the point I’m terrified of losing them. My sister’s moved away as she has a new partner which is great for her but like you I feel increasingly more alone. Especially as my sons are growing up.
Just been for a coffee with two really good local friends and one is moving away. I knew this would happen in a few years but it’s just a shock and I’m so pleased for her but will just miss her.
I know I need to do something positive to bring new people into my life and move forward but I’m feeling so stuck and it feels like the people in this world who really loved me are disappearing.
It’s just so hard to move forward.
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Exactly how I feel - the people who we love(d) deeply and who love(d) us in return. I go about my day and am involved in lots of things, but the key people who were my safety net are gone. I can only really rely on myself now and although I am self sufficient I can only take it day by day. I no-longer try to move on, as it was too hard. I now try to accept however I am feeling.
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Sorry to hear you feel like this. I do too and am also trying to accept rather than move on because after a year I feel worse not better. I’m better keeping busy but we can’t all be busy all the time so I guess it’s trying to accept the quiet times and learn there are other avenues of support that we can use.
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