Hello all!
Thank you for all of the messages. I felt an urge to check this thread today (although I deleted my OP) and I'm glad I did. Originally, I deleted it b/c when I re-read it...it sounded too debbi-downer and I was like, "Ugh! AA...suck it up! Stop complaining." Lol. So, that's why I deleted it.
But, thank you for the responses. I feel better. I think I was sad b/c I was holding on to certain ideals I had of people and now that I'm working towards enlightenment, I've noticed them for who they are and I don't feel that close to them anymore. Hence, I somewhat felt alone and it all hit me the day I posted this thread. (<--because I'm used to being surrounded by a lot of people and now, it seems like people are just disappearing out of my life for no reason.)
But, this is just a part of spiritual growth--people come in and out of our lives for a reason. Now, I've realized that they were my friends, I accept them for who they are but I'm responsible for filling my emotional needs...not them. Now, I take it one day at a time and create my own joy!
(...that's not based on the actions of others)