To the reader:

You've got a lot of courage for reaching out. Lately, I too have been feeling they way you've described (minus the nightmares). I hope you've found some releif and turned things around so you are happier with yourself and with your life. I don't really have any advice, I really just wanted to say there is at least one person out there who understands how you feel.

A lot of times I can find myself in a room surrounded by people (friends, family epsecially) and feel like I don't belong or fit in. There's a part of me who wants desperately tp fit in and feel wanted, accepted, loved, and missed when I'm gone. There's another part that wants to just say screw it, its easier to be alone. I hate that feeling. Hope things are looking up.

—Another (sometimes) Lost Soul

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To the reader:

I feel that way too. It is my freshmen year and I am hating it. In high school I was always outgoing and always hanging out with friends and lately in college, I have felt like I have absolutely no friends. It is hurting my schoolwork, my motivation, and my self-esteem. Oh and also my love for life, which I have always had. I think I am going to transfer. I don't feel like I belong at the college I am at. It is on the East coast and I am from the West coast so maybe that is it. I think you should consider transfering, maybe it's not the school for you. It makes me feel better when I think about it because it's like a new chance and a possibility for change.

—another lonely student