I can’t seem to find my place at work and it’s been over a year. I feel lonely and isolated a lot of the time.

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Very sorry to hear that, BM 1. Maybe ask a coworker to grab coffee or lunch? Or maybe you're a nice person and they're all assholes?

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Or you can just go and randomly talk to people. You’d be surprised at funny shit that comes out by doing it

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Invite someone casually to grab lunch or a drink after work. Do a stroll by and chat with your coworkers. If you open yourself up, they might, too. Sending you positivity and love 💙

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