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Riley_2001Riley_2001 Posts: 64 Boards Initiate
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Hey everyone, my name is Riley, male and I’m 23 years old. I’m here mostly because of my loneliness. I’ve had this struggle for about 8 years now. I haven’t had any friends for a long time, I’d say close to a decade, I’ve had no relationship experience either and I can see from posts that a lot of people here can sadly relate. Although, I’d much rather be alone in such issues and have you all be happy. A little about me if you’re interested, I volunteer with a local scouts as a leader to get kids outside more and be more open to connecting with others, plus I love children, I’m a poet, love to bake, avid reader and love hikes/travel, quite the old soul, if you will. I’d love to meet new people and make new connections, as stated above it’s been a struggle for so long and I’ve grown so lonely and tired of it, it needs to change and I have for a long while been putting in the work to change it, but sadly, not much luck so far.

I’m a friendly and kind soul, so if anyone wants to talk please do message. I’d love to hear from you all. :)
My forest welcomes your sad days too.
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  • AnonymousToeAnonymousToe Posts: 2,749 Boards Guru
    Hi Riley, welcome to the mix! I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been lonely for so long. Everyone is really friendly here and it makes me feel less alone so I hope the same is true for you too.
  • eylaheylah Posts: 9,195 Supreme Poster
    hi @Riley_2001 welcome to the mix 🤍
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • Riley_2001Riley_2001 Posts: 64 Boards Initiate
    Hey @AnonymousToe and @eylah Im glad it helps you and makes you feel less alone. I wish for the same. Also, thank you, Eylah for the insightful words. If you don't love someone nothing much makes sense, so love yourself instead. ☺️

    My forest welcomes your sad days too.
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 2,125 Boards Champion
    hi @Riley_2001 and welcome to the mix - it's great to have you here with us. like the others have said, we are all a super friendly bunch and hopefully help you to feel a bit less alone the more you come on here and chat to us all.

    hope you're doing okay today
    sending hugs
    Sinead :3
  • Jayn21Jayn21 Posts: 51 Boards Initiate
    Hi @Riley_2001 welcome
  • Riley_2001Riley_2001 Posts: 64 Boards Initiate
    Hey @Jayn21 and @sinead276 Thank you for the warm welcome and kind words. ☺️ It’s much appreciated.
    My forest welcomes your sad days too.
  • shannon_164shannon_164 Posts: 2,523 Boards Guru
    hey riley! welcome to the mix🙂
  • Chloe234Chloe234 Posts: 3,898 Community Veteran
    edited December 2024
    Welcome to the mix <3
    🦆💜🦆💜🦆
  • kaiikaii Posts: 647 Incredible Poster
    Welcome to the community @Riley_2001! It's lovely to have you. I'm so sorry to hear that you've been experiencing loneliness - I know the feeling well, it can really have a negative impact on your wellbeing. I hope spending time here at the boards will help you feel less alone, like everyone else said, we have lovely people here who are more than happy to chat with you <3

    Take care and I look forward to seeing you around the boards!

    Kai <3
  • Riley_2001Riley_2001 Posts: 64 Boards Initiate
    Thank you @kaii for the lovely words. I’m sorry you can relate to such things, my heart goes out to you and I hope you’re in a better situation these days. I’m always here to talk, if you’d like, as I can relate very heavily.
    @Chloe234
    @shannonxg_ Thank you for the warm welcome. ☺️
    My forest welcomes your sad days too.
  • Matthew_04Matthew_04 Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 364 Listening Ear
    Hi @Riley_2001
    Welcome to the mix, it's great to have you here <3
  • MorgsSmiles24 MorgsSmiles24 Posts: 86 Budding Regular
    Hi Riley! Welcome to The Mix :)
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,474 Part of The Furniture
    Hi Riley, welcome to the mix <3
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • AzzimanAzziman Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 2,392 Boards Champion
    Hey @Riley_2001, welcome! Glad to have you on board :)
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  • amy02amy02 Posts: 405 Listening Ear
    Hey @Riley_2001 welcome to the community! <3
  • KatieKatie Community Manager Posts: 1,457 Wise Owl
    Hey @Riley_2001 welcome welcome!! Please do check out our community guidelines if you haven't already. So nice to have you here <3
  • ellie2000ellie2000 Posts: 4,792 The Mix Elder
    Hi :)
    Crazy mad insane
  • Riley_2001Riley_2001 Posts: 64 Boards Initiate
    @ellie2000 Hiiiiii. ☺️ I hope you’re doing well.
    My forest welcomes your sad days too.
  • ellie2000ellie2000 Posts: 4,792 The Mix Elder
    edited January 3
    @Riley_2001 😟 my latest posts 🤬
    Crazy mad insane
  • stardust444stardust444 Posts: 112 The Mix Convert
    @Riley_2001 hi!! welcome to the mix❤️
    I used to volunteer as a leader for the local Beavers in my town!! Little kids can be so sweet and funny but honestly a little bit scary sometimes 😭
    What type of poetry do you like? I also love baking, recently I made chai muffins and they were delicious
  • Riley_2001Riley_2001 Posts: 64 Boards Initiate
    @stardust444 Thank you for the warm welcome. They truly can be so sweet, honestly. I volunteer across all the ages. Though I agree, they can be a little scary. 😭 I write all kinds of poetry, a lot of love poems though, because I’m a sap. Chai muffins sounds absolutely delicious, I may have to try that. I baked some Christmas cookies for myself, they were very enjoyable. I’m glad you enjoyed your muffins. ☺️Thank you for the lovely message. I hope 2025 treats you softly and lovingly.
    My forest welcomes your sad days too.
  • stardust444stardust444 Posts: 112 The Mix Convert
    @Riley_2001 thats honestly real with the poetry 😭 I love writing love songs (except im not that good at finding a tune so they’re practically trashy poems). Thank you so much about 2025, you too<3
  • Riley_2001Riley_2001 Posts: 64 Boards Initiate
    @stardust444 Real. I’m sure they are absolutely beautifully written. Takes a lot of talent to do love songs. ☺️ And thank you, I appreciate that.
    My forest welcomes your sad days too.
  • Sian321Sian321 Community Manager Posts: 2,531 Boards Guru
    Welcome @Riley_2001 ! I'm so pleased you've found this little corner of the internet with us <3 It's lovely to read about your passions for working with kids, hiking, poetry! Looking forward to getting to know you more as time goes on :)
  • Riley_2001Riley_2001 Posts: 64 Boards Initiate
    @Sian321 Thank you. ☺️ I appreciate the lovely message and getting to know you all more too.
    My forest welcomes your sad days too.
  • ebyrne556ebyrne556 Posts: 1,232 Wise Owl
    Welcome Riley great to have u as part of the tribe
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