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March 12, 2023 at 4:59 pm #24452sodawater19Participant
Hi. I believe I am experiencing what is known as ambiguous loss (grief without closure) from being single for a long time. I’ve never had a partner but I’ve always longed for one. It is hard not knowing if there is ever an end to the pain of loneliness in sight.
There was a link on psychology today website which describes what I am feeling very accurately:
https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/head-games/201803/4-reasons-why-being-single-hurts-so-much?amp=&_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16785705665305&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fau%2Fblog%2Fhead-games%2F201803%2F4-reasons-why-being-single-hurts-so-muchIs anyone else familiar with this? Are they aware of where to go for help?
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March 13, 2023 at 1:45 pm #24455VMKatParticipant
Dear Sodawater19 , I’m sorry to hear about the grief you are experiencing regarding the partner you haven’t met yet and have always longed for. It seems you have been truly hoping for such a connection by now. I can read between your lines how painful this experience is for you right now. Naturally, this situation would leave you feeling lonely, but it also seems that you seek to understand this circumstance and have precious hope for things to change. Perhaps you can continue to reach out and connect with social sources where you can meet the partner you are longing for. I hope you have a special friend or family member with whom you can share these feelings. You can also call our helpline on 1300 845 745 if you’d like to talk to an understanding human in person about your experience. This article may also shine more light on understanding your experience: https://griefline.org.au/resources/loneliness-and-isolation/. I wish you all the very best moving forward.
March 13, 2023 at 10:41 am #24454VMsunflowerParticipantHi sodawater19
So pleased you have reached out on this forum and I trust that you will meet up with others experiencing similar loss.
Loneliness is very real and difficult to manage, however you sound like someone who is resourceful, and I commend you for that.
I have experienced times in my life when I have felt extremely lonely but found that reaching out to others and trying new things such a help.
Wishing you all the best
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