Joy32899

Does anyone know if SilverSurfers has a live chat function? Thanks.

OOPs. Sorry, the previous post should have been directed to Joni. Joy.

Hello Margaret, I realize that your email address and friendship gesture were offered to Margaret. But would you also like to be friends with me and so I can email you directly as well? Joy

So sorry for your loss. I am also 70. Divorced since 2008 after 34 years of marriage. Lost my dearest sister who loved me unconditionally and took care of me as a mother would. So I am sad and depressed. Have not done anything since we put her to rest two weeks ago. I feel isolated and unproductive. I have this overwhelming need to reach out and just chat with someone. I would appreciate all gestures of friendship from anyone. Hang in there and take care of yourself.

I know how you feel. My adult children had not been in touch with me since 2009, not even during holidays, my birthday, Actually my son never sent any greetings to me on holidays or special occasions his entire adult life. When he was in college, he did not reply to my letters, my email, or my phone calls. On his birthday, I sent him follower with a mug and a teddy bear. He did not even acknowledge it. I was a full time mother for 12 years when they were growing up. What I had hoped to be my pride and joy turned out to be a big disappointment and heart-ache. That's why I feel especially lonely and depressed during the holidays and special occasions when I see mothers all over the world are surrounded by their loving children.

My condolence to both Arthur and Margaret. It must be especially hard during the holidays. Please take care of yourselves.

I know the feeling. I have been divorced since 2008 after 34 years of marriage. I have two adult children but they have not been in touch in any shape or form since 2009, not even during the holidays, my birthday, or Mother's Day. Those are the days that I feel especially sad, lonely, and isolated when I see my friends and relatives surrounded by their loving children, and I spent every holiday by myself. I am generally ok during the rest of the year. Lately, I feel really lonely and depressed because my eldest and dearest sister passed away a month ago. We were really close. She loved me unconditionally and took care of me like her daughter. (although she had not invited me to join her for the holidays). I didn't feel like doing anything for the past two weeks, and yearn to connect with someone - just to chat or talk. Checked out a few dating sites, but they are really not for me. I am only looking for a friend for mutual support., not a date. This site may be just what I need. Please hang in there and take care of yourself.