No one likes to be around someone when they are sad and lonely. This causes a vicious feedback loop.
Most days I work VERY hard t put on a show that I’m OK. I don’t like it, but I have to. If I don’t, things will only get worse. Sometimes I am successful. Sometimes it is all I can do to hold it together.
If I hug you a little too long or a little too tight, please be gentle.