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Grieving and lonely

Q I am so lonely. I have never been one for seeing many people but always had a few close friends and family. My mother and sister died recently, both from breast cancer, my two closest friends have moved nearer their children, and I don’t have a partner or children. I really don’t want to join a group or go to a class. Name and address withheld

A I am sorry for your loss – that sounds is a good place to help you to find someone.

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