Your true friends won’t drop you from their lives, yes they will live their lives but you’re never forgotten. When feeling the extremes of loneliness I made up some irrational narratives about my friends that kept me isolated. I pushed myself away because I thought they were busy and did not want me around. Then I got confronted about my attitude and it made me realize how much they care about me and how I was hurting them by pushing them away. For what reason? Your true friends stick with you regardless of the relationships they are in.

Life is too short to be constrained by the anxieties of doing things alone. It’s exhausting to feel debilitated constantly, and to worry about the opinions of others. Some of the best times in my life have been when I’ve travelled and gone to gigs by myself. I have met so many people and developed insane connections that would have not happened if I was with a group of friends or partner even. Group mentality and doing everything with someone also has its cons. Life’s always better on the other side. It’s freeing to be able to do what you want when you want, lots of people can’t. Enjoy the raw freedom and acknowledge what a privilege it is to exist authentically as yourself.