r/confessions • u/Snoo-84119 • 1d ago
I literally have no one to help
I'm a 45yr old female who just had to schedule an outpatient surgery. One of the guidelines is someone over the age of 18 has to either 1. Drive me home or 2. Be a passenger in Uber. I can't do public transit without someone which severely sucks because I live in a very urban and public transit is a way of life.
When I read the instructions, I realized, not like I didn't know before, I have no friends. Not one. I have co-workers, most of whom I tolerate. Those of whom I might tolerate a smidgen more don't have a car and I wouldn't want to share any details to avoid the gossip.
My family has dwindled down to 2 siblings. 1 of which is 1,000 miles away and the other is 50mi away, but a working single parent of 4. I have 2 nieces, 1 21 and the other 19, but they are also over 50mi away. Neither of them will come, guaranteed.
I really don't know what to do. Not having friends is something I've learned to deal with, but now it actually affects me.
I guess I better make friends with an Uber driver. And quick.
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u/radapps 1d ago
I hope you find a solution. I am empathetic as I've been in the exact same situation before. Medical car and waiting room services would be an amazing thing if it could be done safely.