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Washington Post
10 hours ago
- General
- Washington Post
Ask Sahaj: My family doesn't understand me at all. I'm so lonely.
Dear Sahaj: I feel lonely in my family because I feel as if I have to solve all my problems on my own without support, although that's what I need. I don't feel as if they give me support because they meet me and my concerns within their cultural frame. I don't really feel seen and heard, and don't get the help I actually need. It then leads me to solve my problems and concerns on my own, and it often feels like too much. I have tried to challenge their views and make them see things from my perspective, but with no luck. It breaks my heart, because I felt I had to end a relationship I didn't feel truly ready for ending. I then always blame myself for not being assertive enough and brave enough to do things on my own despite their reaction and their approval. I was willing to respect some of their values in hopes they meet me halfway and be more flexible in their ways, but no. My idea was to get a better job, save money, move out and do whatever I want, but knowing how I behaved in the past, I don't think I will because of my cowardice and fear of their reaction. How do I deal with this loneliness where I am not being met where I need? — Lonely Lonely: You're not cowardly. You're caught between cultural/familial loyalty and wanting to speak and live your truth. Your grief is real, but it deserves gentleness, not self-criticism. You are blaming and shaming yourself for trying to survive in the tension of needing belonging and wanting freedom. Continue to acknowledge your pain, but be careful to impose judgment on it. It's okay to feel as if you weren't ready to end that relationship. It's okay that you wanted to please your family. Right now, your sense of self is deeply entangled with the approval and emotional responses of your family. If they don't support your dreams and desires, then those things feel wrong and bad. So you run yourself ragged trying to change them, or get them to see your perspective, or even love you as you are. The hard truth is they may never come around. They may not understand what you need or what makes you happy and feel loved. This sucks and feels unfair, I know, but to really, truly accept this reality, you must decide for yourself at what point you stop focusing on them, and at what point you tend your own emotional wounds. Your grief, your anger, your disappointment feel wrong, but they aren't. They need to be processed. Reflect on what you are grieving — not just in your relationships but also in the life you are not living out but are seeking. Your dream of getting a better job and having enough money to move out is not selfish, but you will want to disentangle who you are and what you need from what your family is imposing on you before you can plan the logistics of making these changes. Start by taking micro-actions every day to build internal separation from your family's emotional hold. This might look like journaling your feelings once a day so you start hearing your voice clearly and learn to separate your feelings from those of others. Or practicing low-stakes boundary-setting, such as limiting sharing personal details or making smaller decisions without consulting them. Or even carving out an hour a week that's fully yours for a hobby, social engagement or therapy. Slowly, you'll train your nervous system to tolerate the discomfort of acting outside your family's expectations without collapsing into guilt or anxiety. Working through enmeshment isn't about cutting your family off (unless you choose to). It's about building enough emotional, financial and psychological independence so you relate to your family from choice, not fear or survival. Finally, focus on who and where else you can seek support from. Is there even one family member or community member you can turn to and tap in for support and allyship as you navigate these familial struggles? Are there friends, mentors, online groups or access to professional support where you can have confidential and loving spaces to process your grief, anger and confusion? You don't have to be alone just because your family doesn't understand. These people and resources can become your scaffolding while you build your own sense of self. You deserve it.


NBC News
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Justin Bieber Releases New Album, 'Swag,' With Surprise Drop
Justin Bieber shocked fans by dropping a surprise album, his first in more than four years, after days of posting photos of himself in the studio. The 31-year-old singer released his seventh studio album, titled'Swag,' on Friday, July 10. The LP was made available on streaming platforms at midnight. Bieber's last album, 'Justice,' which included his hits 'Holy,' 'Lonely,' 'Hold On' and 'Peaches,' dropped in March 2021. In 2023, he was featured on the acoustic version SZA's single 'Snooze' and Don Toliver's 'Private Landing,' which also featured Future. The Grammy winner had teased his new album July 9, sharing photos of his album cover on billboards around the world. Prior to the official drop, he shared what appeared to be the album cover, which included him holding his almost-1-year-old son, Jack, whom he shares with wife Hailey Bieber. In another post, which appeared to be in New York's Times Square, Bieber shared the record's 21-song track list. He also shared a photo of the track list on a billboard near State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. On July 7, Bieber shared a handful of photos of himself in the studio. Jack was also included in the jam session. In one pic, the toddler stands by a wooden table, dressed in striped overalls as some musicians strum on guitars. Over the years, Bieber has taken breaks from music to focus on his mental health. In 2019, he shared on social media that he was stepping back from his work to deal with some private issues 'so that I don't fall apart.' 'I read a lot of messages saying you want an album. I've toured my whole teenage life, and early 20s,' he began. 'I realized and as you guys probably saw I was unhappy last tour and I don't deserve that and you don't deserve that, you pay money to come and have a lively energetic fun light concert and I was unable emotionally to give you that near the end of the tour.' After releasing 'Justice,' he canceled the rest of the North American leg of his tour in June 2022 after sharing that he was suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a rare disorder caused by a virus that affects the facial nerve and can lead to paralysis. The pop star continued touring shortly after, performing six shows in Europe and one in Brazil. However, he then announced he would be taking a break from touring.


Metro
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Justin Bieber's releases surprise 'dark and vulnerable' seventh album
Beliebers rejoice! Justin Bieber is back with the release of his surprise seventh album, Swag. The 31-year-old pop star dropped the record today, with fans being told to expect a 'genre shift' from the Love Yourself hitmaker. It is said that fatherhood, after Justin welcomed his 10-month-old son Jack Blues with his wife Hailey Bieber, has 'shaped the heart of his new work.' This comes after the couple have been dogged with split rumours after fans drew attention to a series of worrying posts from the musician on his social media pages. Bieber's last record was 2021's Justice, featuring singles Holy, Lonely, Anyone, Hold On, Peaches, and Ghost. Speaking about the album's contents, a source told People: 'It's darker, more vulnerable, and less polished. It's in no way depressing, though.' The insider also suggested that 'fans are in for a genre shift' and that Bieber's music is 'much deeper' on the new record. On Thursday, a billboard in Iceland that shows Bieber with the word 'Swag' on it went viral online, hinting at the name of the new record. The same billboard also appeared in Los Angeles, while the singer posted a number of photos and videos that seemingly showed the album's tracklist. Justin has sparked concern amongst his fans with some erratic posts on social media recently, and stressed that he was 'broken' as he asked people to stop imploring him to 'heal.' He wrote: 'People keep telling me to heal. Don't you think if I could have fixed myself I would have already? I know I'm broken. I know I have anger issues. All I Can Take Daisies Yukon Go Baby Things You Do Butterflies Way It Is (with Gunna) First Place Soulful (with Druski) Walking Away Glory Voice Memo Devotion (with Dijon) Dadz Love (with Lil B) Therapy Session (with Druski) Sweet Spot (with Sexyy Red) Standing on Business (with Druski) 405 Swag (with Cash Cobain and Eddie Benjamin) Zuma House Too Long Forgiveness (performed by Marvin Winans) 'I tried to do the work my whole life to be like the people who told me I needed to be fixed like them. And it just keeps making me more tired and more angry. The harder I try to grow, the more focused on myself I am. More Trending 'Jesus is the only person who keeps me wanting to make my life about others. Because honestly I'm exhausted with thinking about myself lately aren't you?' Meanwhile, Justin's wife Hailey hit out at speculation about the state of the pair's relationship earlier this year. The 28-year-old model and businesswoman, who has been married to the singer since 2018, told Vogue in May: 'Well, I thought seven years in it would've already, and it hasn't. You would think after having a child, people would maybe move on, chill out a little bit, but no. 'So I guess these b are going to be mad.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: I wasn't a Billie Eilish fan until her London gig completely changed my mind MORE: Judge eviscerates singer suing Grammy winners for copying song 'played 670 times' MORE: Singer Ethel Cain admits she is 'not proud' of disturbing posts after backlash


Daily Record
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Justin Bieber fans 'praying' for star as he says 'I'm broken' in heartbreaking update
Justin Bieber has issued a new statement on Instagram after he shared a raft of fiery exchanges on Sunday between him and an unknown friend Justin Bieber has issued a fresh statement on Instagram, sparking further concern from his beloved fans as he admits he knows he is "broken". The 31-year-old singer shared a series of questionable posts on Instagram on Sunday, including screenshots of a heated text message argument he had with an unnamed friend, which resulted in Justin 'blocking' the unknown contact and telling them to '"leave him alone". Fans of the Love Yourself hitmaker have been sending messages of love and support, with many urging the star to 'heal' after he confessed he is "traumatised" and full of "anger in response". Responding to his fans' advice, Justin took to his Instagram stories to write: "People keep telling me to heal. Don't you think if I could have fixed myself, I would have already? "I know I'm broken. I know I have anger issues. I tried to do the work my whole life, to be like the people who told me I needed to be fixed like them. And it just keeps making me more tired and more angry. The harder I grow to try, the more focussed on myself I am. "Jesus is the only person who keeps me wanting to make my life about others. Because honestly I'm exhausted with thinking about myself lately aren't you?" Justin has since shared the post, which could be depicted as a cry for help, to his Instagram grid, with his 294M followers rushing to his side once more to offer messages of goodwill. Fans, who have been sending "prayers" for the Lonely singer, left kind words on his post. One replied: "Stay strong dude. The past hasn't been kind to you," alongside a broken heart emoji. A second penned: "You can do it Justin. You will feel better, I know. Don't let other people make you feel like this. You are loved." A third commented: "Justin know that you are not alone, we are with you, I love you." Someone else wrote: "We are so sorry you're hurting... you deserve healing. Jesus has you, always and your fans love you so much." The singer sparked concern yesterday after uploading a total of 18 Instagram grid posts in just a matter of hours, repeatedly using an emoji depicting a middle finger sign across his multiple updates. He shared fiery text messages with an unnamed recipient, revealing three slides of his conversation over iMessage. The texts read: "I will never suppress my emotions for someone. Conflict is a part of a relationship. If you don't like my anger you don't like. "My anger is a response to pain I have been thru. Asking a traumatised person not to be traumatised is simply mean." The anonymous contact replied: "I'm not used to someone lashing out at me. It's not that I don't see and feel your anger." Justin wrote back: "Ouch. This friendship is officially over. I will never accept a man calling my anger lashing out. "I enjoyed our short lived relationship. I wasn't kidding when I told u I didn't need u as a friend. I have good friends. Who will respect these boundaries." The singer, who welcomed his son Jack Blues with wife Hailey Bieber last August, celebrated his first Father's Day as a parent yesterday. Among his frenzied uploads were several photos of little Jack Blues' hands and feet while the tot, whose face has been kept hidden from the public eye, played some piano with his mum.


India Today
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
‘Out of control?' Justin Bieber ends friendship after being called out
Pop star Justin Bieber cut off ties with a friend after they raised objections to the singer "lashing out" at them. The singer took to Instagram and shared a thread of screenshots of their 'Baby' singer wrote, 'I will never suppress my emotions for someone. Conflict is part of relationship. If you don't like my anger you don't like me. My anger is a response to pain I have been thru. Asking a traumatised person not to be traumatised is simply mean.' (sic). Photo credit: Instagram/justinbieber advertisementTo which his friend responded saying, they are not used to people lashing out at them. Bieber reacted, 'Ouch. This friendship is officially over. I will never accept a man calling my anger lashing out. I enjoyed our short-lived relationship. I wasn't kidding when I told u I didn't need u as a friend. I have good friends who will respect these boundaries (sic).' The singer then publicly confronted his friend, using harsh language, ending his friendship, and ultimately blocking them. Bieber also admitted he never truly considered the person a friend and kept his distance but had initially given them the benefit of the then shared his post on his Instagram story and wrote, "Quit asking me if IM okay.. Quit asking me how I'm doing..I don't do that to you because I know how life is for all of us... It's hard... Letss encourage our people not to project our insecurities onto another... your concern doesn't come off as care... It's just oppressive weirdo." (sic).advertisementThe artist's recent sightings around town, including his interactions with the paparazzi, have become the cause of concern for many fans. The 'Lonely' singer has often come under fire for his behaviour, even towards his wife, model, and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber. While some speculated a substance issue, which his team later dismissed, others showed concerns for the artist's mental about the singer's mental health began when his father-in-law, actor Stephen Baldwin, publicly asked for prayers for both Hailey and Justin Bieber on social Reel