That Empty Feeling Nobody Talks About
Have you ever felt like you’re surrounded by people, yet completely alone?
Like you could disappear for a day, and no one would even notice?
Maybe you do have a few friends. But when the phone is silent, when no one texts first or calls back, it starts to sting.
You wonder if anyone really sees you.
You try to distract yourself, maybe scroll through your feed or imagine a version of life where you belong — where people are waiting for you, missing you.
But when the daydream fades and reality hits… it hurts.
And even when your mind tries to comfort you, your heart just can’t let go of the ache.
When You’re Scared to Speak Up
A lot of us go through this, silently.
We feel the urge to talk, to open up to someone, but a voice in our head says,
“Don’t say too much. What if they leave?”
So, we stay quiet.
We bottle it up.
And then another fear creeps in —
“What if I go outside and there’s no one to walk beside me?”
This kind of fear doesn’t just make you lonely — it traps you.
So, What Can You Do?
Let’s be real: just sitting and thinking about your sadness doesn’t help.
People often say, “Go out, talk to someone, cheer up!”
But it’s not that easy.
Some of us don’t have anyone to talk to.
Still, we have to start somewhere.
For me, what helped was simply being present.
When others are out enjoying their day, taking pictures, laughing — I try to join in. Even if I don’t talk much. Even if I feel awkward. Just being there is a small win.
Start Small — Speak Up
You don’t have to suddenly become the life of the party.
Just practice speaking up, even in small ways.
Order your food at a shop. Ask a question in class. Make eye contact with someone, even if just for a second.
It might feel uncomfortable at first.
But each little act builds courage.
If you don’t ask for what you need, how will anyone know?
If you don’t try, how will anything change?
Breaking the Fear, Bit by Bit
Fear doesn’t go away overnight.
But it does shrink the more you face it.
You don’t have to fix everything today. You just have to try.
Because if you keep letting fear hold you back, life starts to shrink.
Opportunities disappear. Confidence fades.
But if you keep pushing forward — step by step — things slowly begin to change.
Don’t Let Daydreams Be the Only Place You’re Happy
It’s okay to dream.
It’s okay to imagine a better life. I do that too.
But don’t only live in your head.
Take those dreams and bring them to life, piece by piece.
Talk to someone new. Try a new routine. Share your story, even if your voice shakes.
Real happiness doesn’t come from perfect moments.
It comes from small, brave choices — made over and over again.
One Last Thing to Remember
You’re not weak for feeling this way.
You’re human.
And if you’re reading this, still trying, still hoping — you’re stronger than you think.
Keep going.
Keep showing up for yourself, even on the quiet days.
Because eventually, you’ll stop imagining that someone is waiting for you…
and find out they really are.
