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I Am Still Searching For Where I Belong

On The Outside Looking In...

By: Praxis7
Written on February 18th, 2011
I am a 42 year old Black man fron Detroit. I am single with no kids. I grew up in Detroit but feel alienated every moment of my life.I have felt that i do not belong here as far back as I can remember. I am intelligent, capable and a "fake" social butterfly. I have a few very good friends and occasionally go out with them. I have a fairly good career although I'm currently unemployed (Auto industry). I just want to know what it is that i'm missing. To feel loved and that this is where i belong. I have not clue how to achieve this. I'm desparate. I'm hurting and alone. I would leave Detroit, but have no place to go. Any suggestions...? 
By: Praxis7
Age: 41-45
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    sayloe

    I've tried relocating to fix internal issues and everywhere I went I brought me along with me. You should try going within yourself and dealing with whatever issues are underlying your feeling of alienation. I've felt distant from my family friends and world my whole life. It was when I found the friend's inside my head and started accepting that I was different that I started to feel closer to myself which brought me closer to the world. As within as without. It may sound corny/cheesy/cliche but sounds like you need to love yourself. And by doing this you'll be doing yourself and the world a great service. Good luck

    Oct 10, 2011
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