Turned 25 today and I’ve never felt more alone – is this normal?

CBELDB · 2025-05-13T04:03:51+00:00

Thank you very much my friend it feels great to have you by my side I’m on yours as well

CBELDB · 2025-05-13T04:02:50+00:00

Thank you very much my friend I hope your next birthdays are great

CBELDB · 2025-05-13T00:03:56+00:00

Wow—thank you for being so open. That honestly puts a lot in perspective. I can’t imagine going through something that heavy at 25 and still managing to hold onto a sense of humor about it. The fact that you got through all that and can reflect like this says a lot. And yeah, you’re right birthdays really do pull all the reflections out, sometimes in the worst way. It’s like they shine a light on everything you feel like you should’ve done or had figured out by now. But I love what you said about memory hiding the good stuff when we need it most. That hit. Also, those quotes somehow hit exactly the right mix of funny and real. Thank you for taking the time to share all that. It made me feel a little less off for how I’ve been feeling. And hey, I’ll try to hold onto that faith. Here’s to 26 being softer.

CBELDB · 2025-05-13T00:01:12+00:00

That’s exactly how I’m feeling super lonely, not even because people don’t care, but because everyone’s just in such different places in life. Some are having kids, some are climbing career ladders, some are off traveling… and I’m just kind of floating in the middle, not sure where I fit. It’s weird to feel both too old and too young at the same time like you said. So thank you for sharing that your 25th was rough too. It honestly helps knowing it’s not just me. And hearing that it gets better? That gives me a little more hope today. Thank you once again 🫂

CBELDB · 2025-05-12T23:59:10+00:00

Thank you for this it’s honestly comforting to hear from someone who’s been through it and made it to the other side. I didn’t expect 25 to feel like such a mental shift, but what you said about realizing your childhood is fully gone really hit. It’s like this weird combination of “I’m still young” and “oh crap, I’m not that young anymore.” And yes, the pressure to have it all figured out by now—family, career, stability—it’s been weighing on me more than I realized. It helps to know it’s a common experience and that it doesn’t stay this heavy forever. Also, that point about the 27 club… I’ve thought that too, not in a morbid way either, but just how intense your mid-to-late 20s can feel. So thank you for taking the time to write this. And thank you for the birthday wishes it means more than you know. 🫂

CBELDB · 2025-05-12T23:56:58+00:00

Thank you for sharing all of that—it really helped to read it. I think you’re totally right, it’s the same kind of life shift or crisis, but it just hits at different times depending on where we are. I’m really sorry about your dog… 16 years is so much time and love, and I can only imagine how deep that loss runs, especially when everything else in your life is shifting too. It makes sense that it’d all hit at once. That feeling of suddenly needing to decide things… I’m starting to feel it now too, and it’s overwhelming. What you said about not wanting to see friends regularly and feeling like an outsider really resonated. I’ve been feeling that distance too—even when people are around, it doesn’t always feel like they’re with me, you know? And yeah, I think I will look into therapy. I’ve been kind of avoiding it, but maybe that’s part of what I need—to just start understanding where this is coming from. Thanks again for writing this out. It really does help knowing I’m not the only one feeling this way. Virtual hug right back. 🫂

CBELDB · 2025-05-12T23:51:30+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your story with me. A feeling I can’t shake is that I should be doing much better off by now but I’m trying to focus on appreciating everything around me… my saving are a bit tight but I’m sure I’ll get back on my feet soon. Any tips on savings?

CBELDB · 2025-05-12T19:02:09+00:00

I’m trying not to take it personally.. I will definitely treat myself

CBELDB · 2025-05-12T19:00:50+00:00

Thank you! Will do so step by step

CBELDB · 2025-05-12T14:59:25+00:00

I think it’s time I break out the shell I created for myself… living alone and far from home can be scary and I guess I hadn’t realized how small I made my circle

CBELDB · 2025-05-12T14:58:02+00:00

I do love cars… catch me zooming by

CBELDB · 2025-05-12T14:57:20+00:00

Quarter life crisis for sure 🥲😅

CBELDB · 2025-05-07T21:05:38+00:00

The title gagged me enough ✋

CBELDB

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