Hitting rough patch vs dwelling on it is different… before there were no Als and no matter how dreamy I was, I’ve been always more invested in real world. Same now… Rather facing loneliness not having besties than being dependent on Al to “fill the gap” because either way, what can help, won’t always cure. The people I know became to me new inspiration for independence and talking to others, when they lack close friends. I’m still lucky to belong to communities and making content with lasting impact. Loneliness is isolating, but I’m not giving up.