She has the beginning stages of Alzheimer's and has to be watched closely. I recently left my own home to move in here and be the one to look after her while my sister's busy living the high life in Europe (I'm in America). I also operate a remote typography business and substitute teach part time. I don't really have a life, I'm either working or looking after my mom. When I do have my own time, I mostly nurse my terrible loneliness. I do have hobbies, the sort of hobbies introverted hermits do from home, but really, aside from work and my mom, there's not much for me to live for. I find myself extremely sad and down most of the time, like I'm shuffling through my obligations in life with no joy, little reward, and nothing to smile about. I was married for a long time but that ended several years ago and, if I'm being honest, I really miss that life. I despair at the thought that I may not ever experience that again. I guess I can live with that, but it's the terrible loneliness that is killing me. I was designed for deep connection, mental/emotional intimacy, and the camaraderie that exists when to kindred souls bond, even if it's not romantic, even if it's just friendship. I could sure use a friend, and I give as good as I get.

About me: Half-Sicilian, divorced, no kids, INFP, a C-PTSD survivor, loner/introvert, cat lover (though I don't currently have, sadly), writer/musician, bookworm, inked, somewhat pierced, and an utter hopeless romantic. I love history and documentaries and comedy and Netflix and literature and old movies from the 40s and Harry Potter and Star Wars and LOTR and traveling and being a homebody/hermit. My favorite comfort shows are House and the Office. I love to cook and grill. I'm very family-oriented,

Just looking for a likeminded soul to get to know.