Sending hugs to both of you. Something I’ve learned from this thread is that people who have good, solid, two way friendships are incredibly blessed.
I wish I had advice to offer; I can only say that I whole heartedly understand and empathise with both of you. It’s really hard to feel alone at the school gates, or to have the worry of a sick parent and no one to pick up the phone to offer a listening ear xx
As for me; I’ve concluded that I’m the problem
I’m so very forgettable - someone at work couldn’t even remember my name the other day.
Someone in my old job posted to our chat group that they were leaving, and my phone was buzzing for the next hour with people sending lovely messages ( including me - she’s a lovely lady) but I couldn’t help compare with when I left; I don’t think many noticed I’d gone!
I can’t help who I am but I’d love to have been one of those people who others seek out because they’re good company.
Does make you feel a bit miserable knowing that you’re out of sight and out of mind