• ChicagoCommunist [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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    16 days ago

    A pet can be a good bridge out of that cycle. Otherwise it takes a bit of a leap of faith (still doable but difficult).

    The fact that you’ve identified the cycle is very good, though. A lot of people never realize that self-pity is contributing to their loneliness.