u/Tryingtolive_123

Has anyone here made new friends or started dating after being diagnosed with HIV? Did you tell them about your HIV status? If not, what made you decide not to? If you did, how did they react?

Has anyone here made new friends or started dating after being diagnosed with HIV? Did you tell them about your HIV status? If not, what made you decide not to? If you did, how did they react?

Has anyone here made new friends or started dating after being diagnosed with HIV? Did you tell them about your HIV status? If not, what made you decide not to? If you did, how did they react?

I have a genuine question for people preparing for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and other government exams.

Why do you want a government job?

I'm not judging anyone. I genuinely want to understand your perspective.

People spend 3–5+ years studying 10–12 hours a day to clear these exams. In return, they get job security, social respect, and a decent salary.

But after that... then what?

You'll still be living in a country where many everyday problems remain:

* Poor air quality in many cities.

* Unsafe drinking water in many areas.

* Bad roads and weak infrastructure.

* Poor civic sense.

* Corruption.

* A slow justice system.

* Government schools and hospitals that many people themselves avoid.

Even our so-called Tier-1 cities struggle with basic civic infrastructure.

January–March: Much of North India records AQI above 500.

April–May: Temperatures cross 40–45°C in many states. Going outside itself becomes exhausting.

June: Probably the only relatively comfortable month in many parts of the country.

July–October: Flooded roads, waterlogging, electrocution, traffic chaos, and people dying every monsoon because cities fail to handle rain. We see the same headlines every single year, especially from Delhi and Mumbai.

November–December: Air pollution returns. AQI again crosses dangerous levels.

Then there are incidents like:

* Delhi hotel fire: Around 23 people died. Seven members of the same family lost their lives. A young woman died on the very first day of her job. What was their fault?

* Mumbai: An 11-year-old child died after a tree fell on a school bus. In another incident, two girls died after being electrocuted because a live wire was lying in flooded water.

* Mumbai again: An elderly man politely asked an auto driver not to spit on the road but that driver assaulted him.

* Delhi: A Thar driver ran over 33 old man (single child)of an elderly couple. The accused got bail within a day.

* Pune Porsche case: A 17-year-old driving a Porsche killed two people. The case became controversial because he was initially granted bail after being asked to write an essay

These are just a few examples. If I started listing every similar incident, this post would never end.

This is why I keep asking myself: Is a secure government job enough if the overall quality of life and public safety still have so many challenges?

So my question is this:

If someone is capable of studying 10–12 hours a day for years and has that level of discipline, why not put that same effort into building skills that could get you into high-paying private jobs, remote international roles, or even opportunities abroad?

Wouldn't that potentially provide not just a higher salary, but also cleaner air, better infrastructure, faster justice, better healthcare, and an overall better quality of life?

Again, I'm not saying government jobs are bad. I completely understand the appeal of job security.

I'm simply trying to understand why so many talented people willingly dedicate years of their lives to securing a stable job in a system that still struggles to provide many of the basic things people deserve.

I'd genuinely like to hear your reasoning.

I have a genuine question for people preparing for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and other government exams.

Why do you want a government job?

I'm not judging anyone. I genuinely want to understand your perspective.

People spend 3–5+ years studying 10–12 hours a day to clear these exams. In return, they get job security, social respect, and a decent salary.

But after that... then what?

You'll still be living in a country where many everyday problems remain:

* Poor air quality in many cities.

* Unsafe drinking water in many areas.

* Bad roads and weak infrastructure.

* Poor civic sense.

* Corruption.

* A slow justice system.

* Government schools and hospitals that many people themselves avoid.

Even our so-called Tier-1 cities struggle with basic civic infrastructure.

January–March: Much of North India records AQI above 500.

April–May: Temperatures cross 40–45°C in many states. Going outside itself becomes exhausting.

June: Probably the only relatively comfortable month in many parts of the country.

July–October: Flooded roads, waterlogging, electrocution, traffic chaos, and people dying every monsoon because cities fail to handle rain. We see the same headlines every single year, especially from Delhi and Mumbai.

November–December: Air pollution returns. AQI again crosses dangerous levels.

Then there are incidents like:

* Delhi hotel fire: Around 23 people died. Seven members of the same family lost their lives. A young woman died on the very first day of her job. What was their fault?

* Mumbai: An 11-year-old child died after a tree fell on a school bus. In another incident, two girls died after being electrocuted because a live wire was lying in flooded water.

* Mumbai again: An elderly man politely asked an auto driver not to spit on the road but that driver assaulted him.

* Delhi: A Thar driver ran over 33 old man (single child)of an elderly couple. The accused got bail within a day.

* Pune Porsche case: A 17-year-old driving a Porsche killed two people. The case became controversial because he was initially granted bail after being asked to write an essay

These are just a few examples. If I started listing every similar incident, this post would never end.

This is why I keep asking myself: Is a secure government job enough if the overall quality of life and public safety still have so many challenges?

So my question is this:

If someone is capable of studying 10–12 hours a day for years and has that level of discipline, why not put that same effort into building skills that could get you into high-paying private jobs, remote international roles, or even opportunities abroad?

Wouldn't that potentially provide not just a higher salary, but also cleaner air, better infrastructure, faster justice, better healthcare, and an overall better quality of life?

Again, I'm not saying government jobs are bad. I completely understand the appeal of job security.

I'm simply trying to understand why so many talented people willingly dedicate years of their lives to securing a stable job in a system that still struggles to provide many of the basic things people deserve.

I'd genuinely like to hear your reasoning.

I have a genuine question for people preparing for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and other government exams.

Why do you want a government job?

I'm not judging anyone. I genuinely want to understand your perspective.

People spend 3–5+ years studying 10–12 hours a day to clear these exams. In return, they get job security, social respect, and a decent salary.

But after that... then what?

You'll still be living in a country where many everyday problems remain:

• Poor air quality in many cities.
• Unsafe drinking water in many areas.
• Bad roads and weak infrastructure.
• Poor civic sense.
• Corruption.
• A slow justice system.
• Government schools and hospitals that many people themselves avoid.

Even our so-called Tier-1 cities struggle with basic civic infrastructure.

January–March: Much of North India records AQI above 500.

April–May: Temperatures cross 40–45°C in many states. Going outside itself becomes exhausting.

June: Probably the only relatively comfortable month in many parts of the country.

July–October: Flooded roads, waterlogging, electrocution, traffic chaos, and people dying every monsoon because cities fail to handle rain. We see the same headlines every single year, especially from Delhi and Mumbai.

November–December: Air pollution returns. AQI again crosses dangerous levels.

Then there are incidents like:

• Delhi hotel fire: Around 23 people died. Seven members of the same family lost their lives. A young woman died on the very first day of her job. What was their fault?
• Mumbai: An 11-year-old child died after a tree fell on a school bus. In another incident, two girls died after being electrocuted because a live wire was lying in flooded water.
• Mumbai again: An elderly man politely asked an auto driver not to spit on the road but that driver assaulted him.
• Delhi: A Thar driver ran over 33 old man (single child)of an elderly couple. The accused got bail within a day.
• Pune Porsche case: A 17-year-old driving a Porsche killed two people. The case became controversial because he was initially granted bail after being asked to write an essay

These are just a few examples. If I started listing every similar incident, this post would never end.

This is why I keep asking myself: Is a secure government job enough if the overall quality of life and public safety still have so many challenges?

So my question is this:

If someone is capable of studying 10–12 hours a day for years and has that level of discipline, why not put that same effort into building skills that could get you into high-paying private jobs, remote international roles, or even opportunities abroad?

Wouldn't that potentially provide not just a higher salary, but also cleaner air, better infrastructure, faster justice, better healthcare, and an overall better quality of life?

Again, I'm not saying government jobs are bad. I completely understand the appeal of job security.

I'm simply trying to understand why so many talented people willingly dedicate years of their lives to securing a stable job in a system that still struggles to provide many of the basic things people deserve.

I'd genuinely like to hear your reasoning.

Hi everyone,

I'm a 24-year-old gay guy, from India, I want to be honest about something because I don't want to hide or lie about who I am.

I don't really have any friends, and I don't have a strong connection with my siblings either. More than anything, I want genuine friendships— with men , women. I want to know what friendship actually feels like.

Simple things that many people take for granted—going out for tea, taking a walk, playing sports, watching a movie together, or just having someone to talk to—are things I've never really experienced. I would love to experience those things at least once in my life.

But am HIV positive.

I've been feeling very lonely, and there are days when the negative thoughts become overwhelming. It has been a difficult journey, and sometimes I just wish I had someone who understood what I'm going through.

I became HIV positive after being sexually assaulted by two boys on 25 December 2025. No one in my family knows about this, and I don't feel like I can tell them.

I know many people will read this. Some may message me and say, "Don't worry, you'll find friends someday." I appreciate those words, but the truth is that most people don't want to be that friend themselves—and I understand that not everyone wants to be friends with someone who is HIV-positive.Everyone has their own reasons, and that's okay.

But I have one honest question:

Will I ever find a genuine friend who accepts me for who I am, or will I always end up being alone?

Thank you for reading.

Hi everyone,

I'm a 24-year-old gay guy, from India, I want to be honest about something because I don't want to hide or lie about who I am.

I don't really have any friends, and I don't have a strong connection with my siblings either. More than anything, I want genuine friendships— with men , women. I want to know what friendship actually feels like.

Simple things that many people take for granted—going out for tea, taking a walk, playing sports, watching a movie together, or just having someone to talk to—are things I've never really experienced. I would love to experience those things at least once in my life.

But am HIV positive.

I've been feeling very lonely, and there are days when the negative thoughts become overwhelming. It has been a difficult journey, and sometimes I just wish I had someone who understood what I'm going through.

I became HIV positive after being sexually assaulted by two boys on 25 December 2025. No one in my family knows about this, and I don't feel like I can tell them.

I know many people will read this. Some may message me and say, "Don't worry, you'll find friends someday." I appreciate those words, but the truth is that most people don't want to be that friend themselves—and I understand that not everyone wants to be friends with someone who is HIV-positive.Everyone has their own reasons, and that's okay.

But I have one honest question:

Will I ever find a genuine friend who accepts me for who I am, or will I always end up being alone?

Thank you for reading.

Ik this Subreddit is not a place to post this but I have to do it

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I am a 23-year-old gay hiv poz guy, and no one knows about it. Today, I logged into Telegram using my father's phone number, and I joined some gay groups where people do online fun and video calls. I had uploaded a nude picture of my backside as my profile picture, and I also did some sexting with two guys. I honestly don't know how, but somehow my elder brother, who is 27 years old (and with whom I haven't spoken in the last eight years), found out about it. Maybe it happened through contact sync, but I'm not sure.

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I was in my room with my younger brother, who is 20 years old, and I haven't spoken to him either for the past eight years. Around 5:20 PM, my elder brother came back from the library and walked straight into the room.

He said in hindi :

"Abey chutiya pagal h kya telegram pe yeh sb kya kr rha hai usko bnd kr or hta woh sb mujhe sb pta chal gya kya kr rha hai tu,papa k number se q login kiya or pta nhi kis kis ne dekha hoga, log toh yhi sochenge ki papa kr rhe h yeh sb kuch ,chutiye job lg nhi rhi h teri 2 saal ho gye clg ko,ek exam nhi nikal rha ,chutiye pure din yhi krta h tu?"

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English translation:

"Are you an idiot? What the hell are you doing on Telegram? Delete all that stuff and remove it. Why did you log in with Dad's number? Who knows how many people have seen it? People will think Dad is the one doing all this. You still haven't got a job, it's been two years since college, you can't even clear one exam, and you spend your whole day doing this? Who told you to do all this?"

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After saying that, he went back to the library to study, and he'll return around 7:30 or 8 PM. Right now, I feel really terrible. I honestly don't know how I'll face him or what will happen when he comes back.

Hi everyone,

I'm a 23-year-old gay guy, and I might be coming to Bangalore ( not sure now) . If I do, would anyone be interested in meeting up?

Before that, I want to be honest about something because I don't want to hide or lie about who I am.

I don't really have any friends, and I don't have a strong connection with my siblings either. More than anything, I want genuine friendships— with men , women. I want to know what friendship actually feels like.

Simple things that many people take for granted—going out for tea, taking a walk, playing sports, watching a movie together, or just having someone to talk to—are things I've never really experienced. I would love to experience those things at least once in my life.

But am HIV positive.

I've been feeling very lonely, and there are days when the negative thoughts become overwhelming. It has been a difficult journey, and sometimes I just wish I had someone who understood what I'm going through.

I became HIV positive after being sexually assaulted by two boys on 25 December 2025. No one in my family knows about this, and I don't feel like I can tell them.

I know many people will read this. Some may message me and say, "Don't worry, you'll find friends someday." I appreciate those words, but the truth is that most people don't want to be that friend themselves—and I understand that not everyone wants to be friends with someone who is HIV-positive.Everyone has their own reasons, and that's okay.

But I have one honest question:

Will I ever find a genuine friend who accepts me for who I am, or will I always end up being alone?

Thank you for reading.

Hy guys am gay guy 23 not from Mumbai/MH,PLZ be kind after reading this.

I found this subreddit and thought to post here. I don’t have any friends, and I really want genuine friends M/F , i really want to experience what does friendship feels like but I’m HIV positive and I don’t know how to deal with it. I’m trying my best, but I feel very lonely and get a lot of negative thoughts.

I was diagnosed with HIV recently, and it’s been very hard for me. I would really like to connect with people who understand what I’m going through—for friendship, support, or just someone to talk to.

I got HIV after being sexually assaulted by two boys on 25 December 2025.

Hy guys am gay guy 23 not from Chandigarh ,PLZ be kind after reading this.

I found this subreddit and thought to post here. I don’t have any friends, and I really want genuine friends M/F , i really want to experience what does friendship feels like but I’m HIV positive and I don’t know how to deal with it. I’m trying my best, but I feel very lonely and get a lot of negative thoughts.

I was diagnosed with HIV recently, and it’s been very hard for me. I would really like to connect with people who understand what I’m going through—for friendship, support, or just someone to talk to.

I got HIV after being sexually assaulted by two boys on 25 December 2025.

Hy guys am gay guy 23 not from Blr/Kar ,PLZ be kind after reading this.

I found this subreddit and thought to post here. I don’t have any friends, and I really want genuine friends M/F , i really want to experience what does friendship feels like but I’m HIV positive and I don’t know how to deal with it. I’m trying my best, but I feel very lonely and get a lot of negative thoughts.

I was diagnosed with HIV recently, and it’s been very hard for me. I would really like to connect with people who understand what I’m going through—for friendship, support, or just someone to talk to.

I got HIV after being sexually assaulted by two boys on 25 December 2025.

Looking for support i was diagnosed with hiv recently and I’ve been feeling very isolated. I’m trying to adjust, but it’s hard not having people around who truly understand what I’m going through. I’d really like to connect with others —for friendship, support, or just honest conversations.
I got HIV after being sexually assaulted by two boys on 25 December 2025

I was diagnosed with HIV recently and started ART about 2 weeks ago. Honestly, it’s been really hard to process everything. Some moments I feel okay, and other moments I feel overwhelmed. Even though I’m trying to accept it, sometimes it suddenly hits me again and I think, “Shit… I have HIV.”

One of my biggest fears is feeling alone. I worry that I won’t make friends, no one will want to date me, and I might end up managing everything by myself. I always dreamed of having close friends, going on dates, and finding someone who truly loves and accepts me—and right now I’m scared that HIV has changed all of that.

I(23M) was diagnosed recently and I’ve been struggling with the fear that I may never find friends, a boyfriend, or even someone who truly accepts me. I always wanted to have real friends and bf ,a meaningful relationship, but now I feel scared that HIV might change everything.

How has dating been for you? Were you able to find someone accepting? Does it get easier with time?

Hey, I was diagnosed with HIV and started ART(2 weeks).

If you don’t mind sharing, I wanted to ask:

1. How are you doing now—physically and mentally?

2. How long did it take for things to feel “normal” again?

3. How has ART been for you? Any side effects, and did they get better?

4. Are you U=U now? How long did that take?

5. Did your fear and anxiety get better with time? What helped most?

6. Did you tell your family or keep it private? How did you handle that?

7. Has HIV affected your studies/career in any major way?

8. How do you deal with stigma or the fear of being judged?

9. Do you feel hopeful about relationships/dating now?

10. If you could say one thing to someone who was just diagnosed, what would it be?

Hey, I was diagnosed with HIV and started ART(2 weeks).

If you don’t mind sharing, I wanted to ask:

1. How are you doing now—physically and mentally?

2. How long did it take for things to feel “normal” again?

3. How has ART been for you? Any side effects, and did they get better?

4. Are you U=U now? How long did that take?

5. Did your fear and anxiety get better with time? What helped most?

6. Did you tell your family or keep it private? How did you handle that?

7. Has HIV affected your studies/career in any major way?

8. How do you deal with stigma or the fear of being judged?

9. Do you feel hopeful about relationships/date now?

10. If you could say one thing to someone who was just diagnosed, what would it be?

Hy everyone. I don’t really know why I’m making this post, but I feel like I can’t handle all of this alone anymore. I want to share my story from the beginning.

I’m a 23-year-old gay man from India.

Since childhood, I’ve had many health problems. I have asthma, dust and pollen allergies, eye allergies, and a few other issues. I used to get sick very often and was even hospitalized twice when I was younger. Because of all this, my parents have always been very protective about my health. Even now, if I run a little or lift something heavy, I get short of breath. During winter, I often get asthma attacks, and my eye allergies cause a lot of problems too. I’ve been dealing with these health issues since I was around 4 years old.

Because of this, I was never really able to make friends. In school, I had a few classmates I talked to until around 8th grade, but after that, I became completely alone. I never had real friends.

As I grew older, I realized that I was attracted to boys. At the same time, I was extremely skinny (I still am), and because of that my voice sounded feminine and still does little bit. From class 9 to 12, people made fun of me constantly—both for how skinny I was and for how my voice sounded. Some classmates would even measure my forearms and biceps just to laugh at how thin I was. They were also very homophobic.

Those years destroyed my confidence.

In class 10, I became very angry and emotionally unstable, probably because of everything I was experiencing. I even had a big fight with my siblings, and since then, we haven’t really spoken . We still live in the same house, but we don’t talk. They go out together, spend time together, enjoy life—and I’m always alone.

I stopped trying to make friends. I had been alone for so many years that I got used to it. Even in college, I used to sit alone. It hurt to see other people with their friends, because I wanted that too—but I was too afraid. I thought if I tried to get close to people, they would make fun of my skinny body again. And if they found out I was gay, it would be even worse. So I never tried.

In 2023, I discovered gay apps. I thought maybe I could finally make friends there, because everyone there would be gay or bi and I wouldn’t have to hide who I am. But I was wrong. Nobody seemed interested in friendship—everyone only wanted sex.

I had sex for the first time in January 2023, and honestly, it felt good. After that, I met more people—sometimes just to talk, sometimes for hookups. I thought maybe even if I couldn’t find real friends, at least I could have a few people to talk to.

Things felt okay for a while.

Then in 2025, I moved to another city for some work. I thought maybe a new city would mean a fresh start. Maybe I could meet new people and finally make some friends.

But again, I was wrong.

There too, most people only wanted sex. I met some guys through Grindr, and I had unprotected sex with a few of them. I asked if they were safe. They all said yes. I trusted them.

That was the biggest mistake of my life.

Now I’ve tested positive for HIV.

I’ve started ART, and I know treatment works, but mentally I feel broken.

When I found out I was HIV positive, I couldn’t sleep for two days. I barely slept at all. I completely lost my appetite, and honestly, that is still happening. My mind feels constantly heavy.

After testing positive, I had to go to the ART center alone. For three days, I stood in lines for hours, gave blood samples, did more tests, and went through counseling—all by myself. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.

I had no one with me. No one I could talk to. No one I could tell.

During counseling, the doctors asked me many personal questions, and I felt extremely ashamed and uncomfortable answering them. But somehow, I answered everything.

They told me I should tell at least one family member, because I’m already physically unhealthy, and if my health gets worse in the future, I may need someone to help me or take me to the hospital.

But I feel too scared to tell anyone.

My whole life, I dreamed of having just one real friend—someone I wouldn’t have to hide my sexuality from. I dreamed of having a boyfriend who would truly love me. I dreamed of moving abroad someday and building a better life for myself.

I still want those things.

But now everything feels impossible.

I feel like no one will want to be my friend or my boyfriend anymore because I’m HIV positive.

No one in my family knows. I don’t have close friends. I don’t have a job. My health is already fragile, and now this feels like one more burden on top of everything else.

I keep thinking about the future and what will happen if I end up completely alone.

What if I never have a real friend? What if I never find a boyfriend? My parents won’t be here forever.

These thoughts scare me so much.

I honestly don’t know how to move forward.

If anyone has gone through something similar—or if anyone has advice—I would really appreciate hearing from you.

Right now, I just want to know if life can still get better from here.

Hi everyone. I don’t really know why I’m making this post, but I feel like I can’t handle all of this alone anymore. I want to share my story from the beginning.

I’m a 23-year-old gay man from India.

Since childhood, I’ve had many health problems. I have asthma, dust and pollen allergies, eye allergies, and a few other issues. I used to get sick very often and was even hospitalized twice when I was younger. Because of all this, my parents have always been very protective about my health. Even now, if I run a little or lift something heavy, I get short of breath. During winter, I often get asthma attacks, and my eye allergies cause a lot of problems too. I’ve been dealing with these health issues since I was around 4 years old.

Because of this, I was never really able to make friends. In school, I had a few classmates I talked to until around 8th grade, but after that, I became completely alone. I never had real friends.

As I grew older, I realized that I was attracted to boys. At the same time, I was extremely skinny (I still am), and because of that my voice sounded feminine and still does. From class 9 to 12, people made fun of me constantly—both for how skinny I was and for how my voice sounded. Some classmates would even measure my forearms and biceps just to laugh at how thin I was. They were also very homophobic.

Those years destroyed my confidence.

In class 10, I became very angry and emotionally unstable, probably because of everything I was experiencing. I even had a big fight with my siblings, and since then, we haven’t really spoken . We still live in the same house, but we don’t talk. They go out together, spend time together, enjoy life—and I’m always alone.

I stopped trying to make friends. I had been alone for so many years that I got used to it. Even in college, I used to sit alone. It hurt to see other people with their friends, because I wanted that too—but I was too afraid. I thought if I tried to get close to people, they would make fun of my skinny body again. And if they found out I was gay, it would be even worse. So I never tried.

In 2023, I discovered gay apps. I thought maybe I could finally make friends there, because everyone there would be gay or bi and I wouldn’t have to hide who I am. But I was wrong. Nobody seemed interested in friendship—everyone only wanted sex.

I had sex for the first time in January 2023, and honestly, it felt good. After that, I met more people—sometimes just to talk, sometimes for hookups. I thought maybe even if I couldn’t find real friends, at least I could have a few people to talk to.

Things felt okay for a while.

Then in 2025, I moved to another city for some work. I thought maybe a new city would mean a fresh start. Maybe I could meet new people and finally make some friends.

But again, I was wrong.

There too, most people only wanted sex. I met some guys through Grindr, and I had unprotected sex with a few of them. I asked if they were safe. They all said yes. I trusted them.

That was the biggest mistake of my life.

Now I’ve tested positive for HIV.

I’ve started ART, and I know treatment works, but mentally I feel broken.

When I found out I was HIV positive, I couldn’t sleep for two days. I barely slept at all. I completely lost my appetite, and honestly, that is still happening. My mind feels constantly heavy.

After testing positive, I had to go to the ART center alone. For three days, I stood in lines for hours, gave blood samples, did more tests, and went through counseling—all by myself. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.

I had no one with me. No one I could talk to. No one I could tell.

During counseling, the doctors asked me many personal questions, and I felt extremely ashamed and uncomfortable answering them. But somehow, I answered everything.

They told me I should tell at least one family member, because I’m already physically unhealthy, and if my health gets worse in the future, I may need someone to help me or take me to the hospital.

But I feel too scared to tell anyone.

My whole life, I dreamed of having just one real friend—someone I wouldn’t have to hide my sexuality from. I dreamed of having a boyfriend who would truly love me. I dreamed of moving abroad someday and building a better life for myself.

I still want those things.

But now everything feels impossible.

I feel like no one will want to be my friend or my boyfriend anymore because I’m HIV positive.

No one in my family knows. I don’t have close friends. I don’t have a job. My health is already fragile, and now this feels like one more burden on top of everything else.

I keep thinking about the future and what will happen if I end up completely alone.

What if I never have a real friend?
What if I never find a boyfriend?
My parents won’t be here forever.

These thoughts scare me so much.

I honestly don’t know how to move forward.

If anyone has gone through something similar—or if anyone has advice—I would really appreciate hearing from you.

Right now, I just want to know if life can still get better from here.