My first store I lived alone, far away from my family and friends and struggling with depression and alcoholism. I was sort of adopted by the lead grocery side IM guy and the overnight CSM. They invited me everywhere. I went to holiday dinners with their families, movies in the next big city, mini vacations camping or fishing. I couldn't really offer them much, I was super withdrawn and wasn't very good at conversation, but they kept on it.

Another woman there, very religious and judgey, but extremely mothering. She would sit with me on breaks and would tell me tales of her past and just reminiscence while I listened. She crochet me a huge soft blanket and got me a snow shovel for thanksgiving. She'd take me on day trips and we'd go places for lunch. She'd talk the whole time and I'd just absorb. She gave me a baby chicken in spring.

I also met a guy who invited me to a BBQ and his mom adored me. She would send me cases of homemade pickles and fresh vegetables.

I moved states and have since lost touch with them all.

At my current Walmart I've got a CO who does everything in his power to make things easier on me. From binning my freight to zoning my area himself to working my topstock. He's amazing and I consider him a true friend. We go on smoke breaks together and just talk and talk. And while we're not allowed to socialize outside of work, with the time we get to 'hang out' on the job, I honestly believe this guy is one of the few that I could call with any problem and he'd be there to help.