I’ve been trying really hard but nothing is working

Empireapple
Fri, 04 Oct 2019 09:51:23 +0000

My point is what you are going through is not unusual, and I believe is a symptom of a deeper problem for this generation. When you have too many things to do alone, such as texting, watching movies on your computer, exercise etc., it becomes harder to connect.

I couldn’t agree more with this statement from Websensation. I truly believe we are damaging our youth (and more) with this constant use of technology including social media. We have more young people than ever suffering from anxiety and depression. The human mind is not meant to replace physical and face to face contact with screens. Kids/teens aren’t learning to interact and socialize the way they used to and the human heart and brain is not meant for social media while it’s still developing.

When I was in college (a hundred years ago) everyone was always talking to another. There was so much more face to face contact that you couldn’t help but meet people. I remember meeting a new friend in a registration line. Now nobody is looking up from their device long enough to notice one another let alone hear them due to the earbuds.

The others have given you great advice. I noticed on a FB page where my son goes to school that a local church was inviting the college kids to attend. That might be a welcoming place for you if you are so inclined. Hang in there. Keep at it. I truly believe it will get better.