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How Can I Make New Friends?

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Birmingham, AL

I am alone and very lonely. I wish I could put myself up for adoption! I have virtually no family (a couple of distant cousins). I am 71 years old. Not close to being under the ground. I have friends but they all have families and busy lives that do not include me. As most of you know when you have an illness like Parkinson’s you lose some friends (or acquaintances). I am very blessed with my health issues. I experience tremors only. I still drive, take care of myself and live alone… read more

July 27, 2023
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Barbara 937 Have you checked out any support groups that include social interaction as well as information? I have made two good friends through my support group. We socialize outside the parameters of meetings . It may be worth a try.
🌈TheaD

July 28, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I think some hospitals and orphanages accept you with a security clearance. Just to hold babies that no one goes to cuddle them. The nurses have to do the medical part

July 27, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Barbara I forgot a few things and just to warn you might tell me to shut up because I talk a lot you might say why did I ever ask for friends I’m your friend a good one a sincere one that kind of Phyllis Diller type. We moved a few years ago……I met 2 wonderful friends 20 years different . I was younger and lonely ….they were sick, no car, limited resources. Best friends I have ever had . One died and one is 90. We met at the vitamin row. God works in mysterious ways. Don’t forget your best friend JESUS🥰just ask with caution. Things are different nowadays.

July 28, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi! Barbara
We can't see each other but we can chat here anytime.
When I first got diagnosed I thought my life was over but now after two years, it's much better.
I joined rock steady
boxing and Y , local parkinson community. I am trying find friends among parkinson society because that make me feel less lonely. Since we all have a same problem everyone I met are super nice sometimes feels like family. We can be a friend and I will pray for you tonight.
Good night!

July 27, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Join a church or club. Volunteer. Check out your local senior center.

July 27, 2023

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