New resolution re strangers diagnosing me online
I just had a smart reader of this blog write in and say, “Ignore them! They’re all nuts!” And I think I have to agree. One person told me (again, an anonymous Internet poster) that I’d have my life-long loneliness conquered if I just spent more time reading the cartoon page of the newspaper. This was actually wacky enough to put a smile on my face.
So, while I will definitely and always read notes sent to me by the readers of the blog and the book, I will–officially–no longer read anonymous posts on the Internet.
This entry was posted on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 11:50 am and is filed under the category Stigma of Loneliness.
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Emily,
I just finished reading your book and am now getting caught up on the blog. But just wanted to mention that, among many well-meaning but misguided pieces of advise I’ve received over the years, ‘just read more cartoons” was one of them too! You’re right, it’s wacky enough not to be too annoying!
I’m so glad you wrote your book and blog. Ive been struggling with loneliness for a while. Im glad you spoke out about it. Its made me not feel as alone or insane and just less generally nutty!