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Jase ..Some great advice has been dispensed above.I just wanted to add my 2 cents.I am a recovering alcoholic that is very familiar with "alone" BUT whatever the condition is that you speak of it only makes your quest ,for whatever type of companionship you seek,more difficult but by no means impossible.No doubt You have tryed but dont stop trying !. You have people right here on this forum that have "Cared" enough to respond so you see there is always hope! A favorite saying I learned in recovery is "Move a muscle,change a thought".Don't give up on God..Don't give up on us and most importantly PLEASE Don't ever give up on You.
 
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My brother, I can understand what you are going through, but as others have stated before, you have to have a relationship with Christ first. You have to learn to love our God before he will give you what you desire. I am struggling now to understand that given my circumstances. But I have come to a realization and a struggle, that I have to be alone for a while for God to heal and build my life back up again. My wife right now, is someone that I chose and not God which is why my marriage has failed. Even though I am seeking companionship right now, I know it is not what God wants as a new relationship will be destructive to me right now. I left it up to God to find someone for me so for this time period, all I can do is just be by myself for now and enjoy my time with God.

A family will come as God always provides those who put their trust in Him.

God Bless,

-Ed
 
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Hi, Don't let a physical condition stop you from fulfilling the spiritual mandate God has placed on your life. Concentrate on that rather than internalising the situation. Like the poster before said, don't give in to self fulfilling statements. Instead read what the Word says about you "You are an overcomer by the Blood of the Lamd and by the word of YOUR testimony", " You are above and not beneath", "You are victorious", "You are wonderfully and fearfully made(in spirit, soul and body)", Psalms 23, psalms 91 and psalms 34. Read and believe. Even God stated that "Man should not be alone". As you seek him He will give you the desires of your heart.
 
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Obvious there is a process that you have causing you to accept that you will always be alone. Certainly until you deal with that, you will feel that way.

If it is a mental process, it can be difficult. What is simple for others, becomes almost impossible for you.

The bible says "As a man thinketh, so is he." You convince yourself of this and you mind will make it happen.

I have RSD, considered the most painful neurological disorder known to man. I have lived through being and feeling helpless. I am married, but this disease made me feel so alone. People can't understand what they can't see. But I did work through it. I'm still ill, but I stopped pushing others away.

You can change, but only when you want too. No one can do it for you. God gives us the tools, but he doesn't make us use them. It's the process of growth.

In the end, God can use you to help others that are going through this.

It's hard not knowing what is wrong, but there is help for almost every condition known to man.
 
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