Re: Loneliness
Submitted by Ben on January 18 2002 05:42:18
In reply to Re: Loneliness submitted by Dakota on January 17 2002 23:34:22
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Hi Dakota, I guess that I have been a loner for many parts of my life too. I have really led a double life, at one point having lots of friends and being part of the 'in' crowd. But there was always time on the other side that I needed to myself, mostly so that I could be a BL. I remember being in college, and spending my Friday nights volunteering at the Boys Club instead of being around other students. I rarely had anyone to sit with in the dining hall. No surprise since they had partied all night and I was hanging with 12 year old boys. I think that you can't help but be isolated when you are a BL, since you share so little with those around you. Only when I came across the BL commmunity, did I begin to bond with other people in a new way. Finally, when I became a Christian, I also became less of a loner. In working on my lifestyle and making changes, I found that I needed the fellowship of others. I am amazed at how powerful a hug is (we hug each other all the time in church). I could have used a couple of thousand of those when I was a kid. You are not alone. Love, Ben |
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