Alone!!! Since Childhood I have never felt alone. What with 5 siblings.I had a neighbor who was my best friend. As a student I had several friends with whom I would connect. In college I had a special group with whom I would go to the beach. Nobody ever swam.
We just had lots of bonding. As a young adult after collegewhen I had outgrown the group mentality I had my mom.
Mom was my best friend and companion till I met my husband.

Mom was my companion for a long time. By the time I met my husband all my siblings had gotten married.

Fast forward. I am now 80 and I am not alone. What with 3 caregivers around the clock. Sometimes How I wish I could be alone. After all I am an INTROVERT