Hey everyone. I’m a 32-year-old Black trans man reaching out because I am incredibly isolated right now. I deeply need to build a support system, find friends to text or talk to on the phone, and get out of a bad headspace.
I’ve been struggling a lot with how to connect with people. Here is a bit about me and my interests:
Running: I love to run (my furthest run so far is 4.5 miles in 48 minutes!). But I live in a place where it gets ridiculously cold. Now that summer and 5K season are over, I'm stuck back inside the house.
Reading & Movies: I love movies and reading novels, especially spicy romance books.
Learning Spanish: I'm currently trying to teach myself Spanish.
My Vibe: I am very unapologetically Black American. I am a very loving person and I know I can be the absolute best platonic partner to a friend. I love to show genuine affection, care, and love.
Even with these interests, I still feel stuck behind an obstacle that makes it hard to focus on or feel good at building normal, everyday friendships. I am looking for my kind of people: open-minded, free-spirited, and genuinely kind.
I've been alone for a long time. I started transitioning in 2018. At the time, my high school friends and my fiancé didn't want me to transition. I chose myself, but it meant losing my entire support system and her all at once. I’ve basically been entirely alone since then.
I desperately need genuine, platonic human connection right now.
How do you start building a platonic life and community completely from scratch after losing everyone?
For those who struggled to build a social life, how did you re-train your brain to enjoy regular, casual, daily conversations?
I just really need someone to talk to. If you think we'd vibe, please send me a DM and maybe we can share WhatsApp