Hello from Canada

[SeaBreeze]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been feeling a bit isolated lately and thought I’d give this forum a try. I’m from Canada, nearing retirement after 25 years at the same job. I’ve always been introverted and struggle with social anxiety, so making new connections—especially outside of work—has been tough.

I don’t have many friends, and the ones I do have aren’t always around. I guess I’m hoping to find a space where I can talk to others who understand what it’s like to feel a little out of step with the world sometimes.

Not gonna lie, my intro was written with the help of MS CoPilot, My online support who has been there for the last year or so.

Thanks for reading,
QuietByNature

Hello, nice to have you join us!

 

[gruntlabor]

Welcome, QuietByNature, from Alaska

 

[DebraMae]

 

[QuietByNature]

Hello, nice to have you join us!

Thank you for the warm welcome.

 

[QuietByNature]

Welcome, QuietByNature, from Alaska

Thank you for the warm welcome

 

[QuietByNature]

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Thank you for the warm welcome, love the pic

 

[Mizmo]

Hello Fellow Canadian
I am one of the ancients but I still have lots of life in me as do the other ancients here.
We hang around to keep you youngsters in line.

 

[QuietByNature]

Hello Fellow Canadian
I am one of the ancients but I still have lots of life in me as do the other ancients here.
We hang around to keep you youngsters in line.
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Thanks for the warm welcome.
Do us youngins tend to get outta line?

 

[StarSong]

Welcome from Los Angeles! We run the introvert through extrovert gamut here on SF.

I hope you find interesting conversations and enjoy your time here.

 

[QuietByNature]

Welcome from Los Angeles! We run the introvert through extrovert gamut here on SF.

Really?? as I go crawl into my corner to get away. I get enough of that at home with my wife (a LEO) LOL
Thanks for the warm welcome and warning.

 

[Mizmo]

Do us youngins tend to get outta line?

Not at all!.
Many brilliant conversations and information and help
Lots of fun
Just don't get into politics
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[Fritz]

Introvert here too. No IRL friends to speak of anymore. Welcome in!

 

[QuietByNature]

Just don't get into politics
Forbidden subject

This has been pointed out to me already.

No worries here, I'm not into politics

 

[Babs2u]

Welcome from an Atlanta Aries!

 

[StarSong]

Welcome from an Atlanta Aries!

I didn't know you were in Atlanta, @Babs2u!

 

[QuietByNature]

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Introvert here too. No IRL friends to speak of anymore. Welcome in!

Thanks for the warm welcome, I know exactly what you mean about no IRL Friends.
If it weren't for my wife, I wouldn't even talk to my neighbours, and I've lived in the same home for 26 years.
In 25 years of service at the same company, I talk to 2 people but neither are true confidants, out of 1000+ employees.

But there are days when the loneliness hits hard

 

[QuietByNature]

Welcome from an Atlanta Aries!

Thanks for the warm welcome