I just talked with a good friend and realized how much I missed this. Not forced connections in a group therapy setting or a sponsor relationship with AA, but a real connection with someone who understands me and my issues. I was lucky to find her while she was here in NY and wish with all my heart she was still here even though I know it was better for her to relocate.

Human connection seems trivial but is key to a healthy life; support is absolutely a necessity. I'm off to my sister's birthday dinner and will see how that goes, but I think maybe I have some energy to try again. Maybe.