I’ve been slowly retreating inwards over the past year and as an introvert, that hasn’t really felt so bad. I quite enjoy sitting on my sofa with a book and my cat. That is my happy place.
However, I could feel myself wobbling around a bit over the weekend and it was only then that I realised I’ve cut out all of my support networks. I didn’t really have anyone to lean on and I found that a bit scary.
So tonight I made sure that I jumped on a zoom call with a bunch of people that I haven’t seen since last Spring. It was so calming to just sit and listen to people like me and draw some strength from their stories.
This week has just taught me that I really can’t do it all alone. We all need to stick our hand out every so often and grab onto somebody else. I don’t like socialising and even I need it every now and then. There are times when the cat just won’t suffice.
Much Love
Rachel xx
Margot Kinberg
You’re right about that! We really do need other people. Even introverts need those connections.
patientandkindlove
Yes, and we don’t seem to appreciate it until things are starting to go really bad!
Greg Dennison
Kittyyyyyyyyyy… I know how you feel, though
patientandkindlove
Cats solve all problems.
Maureen Gill
I feel you. The pandemic really has everyone feeling isolated. Thankful for technology though as you pointed out.
patientandkindlove
Can you imagine how awful it would be if this had happened 20 years ago when we didn’t have all of this technology? We’d be in a mess.
Maureen Gill
Absolutely!
Chris Hall
We all need somebody, but a cat and a book isn’t a bad start.
patientandkindlove
Couldn’t agree more!
crispina kemp
We are social animals. Primates. Covid has set us apart, some more severely than others. Not easy. But these trying times will end. MUST end.
patientandkindlove
I think that we will come out of this stronger and kinder. I agree, it will end and it will be a fabulous moment. I just hope that we all remember the lessons that we have learnt.
crispina kemp
Some few might remember, but I’ve a feeling many will not