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I look at my life and realize I can count my real friends on one hand. Sometimes it feels peaceful, sometimes unsettling.
I used to have many people around me. Now there are fewer, and I keep wondering—did I change, or is this just part of growing older?
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I’m present, but I don’t feel connected to anyone anymore.
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