I know exactly how you feel because that's exactly how I feel right now. People are friendly at church but don't go out of their way to involve me and 2 out of 3 times (ok, 2.5 out of 3 times) when I open my mouth they look at me like I have 3 heads. It is really hard. When my visiting teachers asked how I was settling in last month I just said, bluntly, "I feel like I'm on the outskirts of the ward and that I don't fit in." Very shocked visiting teachers, let me tell you! Here's what I have been doing and it seems to have been helping--serving. Visiting teaching is just about the best antidote for feeling friendless, IMO. I love getting in there and getting to know my sisters. It makes me feel more a part of the ward. Plus I think it is very important to have an active calling when you are feeling out of things. People, myself included, have a hard time changing their routines so serving alongside someone is an excellent way to become friends and gradually become part of each other's lives. If you don't have an active calling (ie not something solitary like ward bulliten typer) then I would talk to the Bishop and see if there's something more active you can do.

Big hugs! It's hard feeling like the odd one out, but remember that this too shall pass!!!

Marianne

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