Hi Sarah. I can somewhat relate to what you described above with family members, some of mine are like that at times. People will be people, I try my best to either avoid or ignore those who behave in such a manner. If it is any consolation, please know that you are not alone in going through such situations, there are fellow atheists who experience the same treatment from the people in their lives. At times like this wish I could be there to give you a hug, but know that you do have friends on here who sympathize with and will be thinking about you. Take care in the meantime Sarah.

Life is a series of choice.
Today:
I choose no drama.
To have nurturing beings around me.
To be able to recognize and say ,"No" to toxic people & environments.
To live what's left of my terminally ill statused life to the fullest, happily.
And be thankful for what i do have.

Sorry, Sarah. Just keep being that friend you wish you yourself had.

Consider yourself hugged. Everyone deserves a hug.

I hope you’re not expecting too much.. People can disappoint… Unfortunately, there seem to be lots of false greetings and fake platitudes out there. They become easier to spot, yet difficult to ignore.

I work with young revolving interns, and of course we’ve never met.. Some are in your face exuberant, then wonder why I’m not quick to reciprocate. But if it looks fake, or conjured, it’s hard for me to embrace.

Then there are those moving at a more ..honest pace, and as today, when we’ve finally an opportunity to reasonably connect, and big sincere grinns are exchanged, it can make your day.

Don’t know what advice to give… other than don’t push it, and don’t expect too much ..and when you least expect it, someone will connect - and it will be real ~

We all at some point experience similar anxiety-laden episodes. They pass. They are fleeting psychological states. They go as easily as they go.

Hmm I think anymore with the growing amount of responsibilities people have and the internet as a fine tool of segregation and distraction people simply get caught up in their own lane and forget to look over once in a while. That's why I've slowly been opting out of social media and what not and it's been great. People actually call me now and we may spend hours catching up. Something that leaves me in a better mood than anything facebook could do.

Life is a weird "seasoning" process for everyone. Everything has to be basted and baked in for some reason. I don't know if that makes sense now but, it will when you get to be my age.

I took all that sort of thing personally when I was younger. But now, meh. People all deal with each other differently. And, I swear, it has to do with where they are and who they learned from. It's almost like a regional thing. It's the herd instinct.

Hang in there kiddo. You'll find your tribe. If a weirdo like me can find mine, you'll certainly find yours. You'll just discover that they aren't always the family or friends that you expect them to be.

Aw girlfriend, we're all here for you. I can't hug you through the "internets" but we can get together on here & talk smack & share really gratifying belly laughs❣?
Are you in??

Familiarity breeds contempt , they say.
Has a certain truth to it.
I think age too shows anyone to be just another person.
I don't know, I'm used to it.
But hey hi how ya doin' and a virtual hug.?

Never give up. Keep working on yourself and keep reaching out to others. It will be worth it. I'm sending you an electronic hug.

virtual hug