The Idea

Loneliness A word and feeling all encompassing We walk through life feeling Like an outcast, a nobody. We live in an age where we are so connected Yet so disconnected. Socially. Emotionally We chase after likes, followers, achievements. Yet it all feels so empty, like a bereavement. Sometimes it feels like no one loves you You don’t even love yourself, whats even the point of popularity. Hating yourself, blaming yourself for being different Thats got less to do with my disability But how can i feel in this world that won’t accept my identity This is my journey, battle, The war within. I had friends, who i thought would support me, Left, leaving me a wreck, emotionally. I was told to stop being weak, Even though every day I was teary I told myself this is the reality Of why i feel lonely; ashamed of my feelings. Who will understand me? Sometimes, I get opportunities To meet new people To open myself up To heal To love myself To give me To feel understood Healthy Friendships that empower and enlighten me Spaces to share my story. Makes the journey less isolating. I realise, I’m not the only person feeling this, I can create a new, different and empowering destiny. Life can throw lemons Yet I make lemonades Life can feel lonely Yet you path the way, the journey for other peoples quality. Of life. Life has its ups and downs, Your lowest might feel like forever, But like anything, never say never. You will get better. Life isn’t a competition, It’s a collaboration. You have the power to empower That is our superpower Of lived experience. Because so many of us experience this. all of us together. We are never truly alone, just because we feel lonely. We are one and only