Hi and welcome Lexar to our caring BB community!
Yes, loneliness is the hard basket for sure. It sounds like you've had quite a time of it, so coming on here is the first gentle step in getting back into life. Well done! It takes courage to tell your story too.
Could you expand a little on your situation and things you like or would like to do/achieve? Could study or a hobby be of interest? Do you play sport or have a penchant for reading/writing for instance. What of social contact; any preferences? You mentioned groups; any particular one's in mind?
I'm not from Melbourne and don't know it well enough to suggest anything, however others may be able to help if you give them a starting point. (Nth, Sth etc or willing to travel)
I'm not that social either, so my activities wouldn't be very helpful I'm afraid. But I do welcome you with open arms. If you want to vent or just shoot the breeze, there are plenty of threads on here to chat or join in on discussions. Feel free to cruise around and get used to the site, find relief for whatever ails you and continue coming back. Hopefully you'll enjoy your experience...
Get those keys cracking...we're here waiting.
Sara
