I live alone for many years now, mostly I've been alone, as a lifestyle choice. I talk to people who work at stores, and a few friends online and phone friends too. We rarely meet. I like talking to people sometimes, but I usually make ppl nervous.
I have church friends, but it's not christian, the place where I used to go,(they closed down) it's New Thought, aka Religious Science. There is actually a few that are aligned, Agape is popular. I really enjoy Centers for Spiritual Living as well. They do not believe in Hell, redemption, salvation, sin(original or otherwise), or that the Great Answer is in one Old Book.
One of my favorite Reverends has a lending library in her office on all eight of the Wonders of the World
(major religions) and a wide assortment of assorted works on spiritual themes, its multicultural.
She is an educator,(masters) a licensed therapist, a published author, and a gifted public speaker.
She actually does things, in a mighty way. Her apprentice that she trained over several years, founded a non profit, bought an old motel, had it professionally remodeled with grant money and donations, and then established a transitional housing unit, for homeless people, in the old motel.
I like older ppl generally as they
are more real and also more polite. Gentle and accepting, and more conservative too.
In terms of coping I enjoy many hobbies and also having small adventures.
I edit alot so...
I reccomend reading aloud to practice speech skills, also I have a cat, they are pretty self sufficient, and often joyous. Lots of hair, but I dont care.