Hey everyone! I'm someone who loves films, enjoys reading books, and has a creative side that often gets lost in my own thoughts. I'm an aspiring filmmaker, so cinema is a big part of my life, and I can happily talk about movies, stories, characters, or completely random things for hours. I'm a little introverted at first, but once I'm comfortable with someone, I'd love to share silly jokes, everyday updates, personal thoughts, and those late-night conversations that somehow go from nonsense to life's biggest questions.

I do have an IRL family, and I share a good bond with my mother, but our family dynamics have been difficult over the last four years, and her health hasn't been great either. Sometimes, even when you have people around you, it's hard to express everything you're feeling, and I've been missing that sense of closeness where you can simply be yourself without overthinking every word.

Like talk to about the smallest things, celebrate little wins with, and trust with the things I don't usually say out loud. I'm open to any genuine chosen-family connection, though, and I don't expect an instant bond. I'd rather build something slowly, with mutual care, trust, patience, and consistency.

(PS. I'm From Tamil Nadu, India.)

This site is good sometimes, but at least for me, it's frustrating most of the time. Either I get no response, or the conversation seems to be getting nice, but then it just fizzles out and I'm left alone, wondering what I did wrong. If it's different for you, please tell me about it, and if it's the same, do tell me as well so we can share our misery.

But in some rare and happy occasions, I will end up finding someone I really vibe with. Some of these wonderful people have been my friends for years, even. Some of them got very close to me and it was good while it lasted but eventually it just ended. One of them blocked me after a cryptic message and I don't know whether he's okay (you know who you are -- just let me know if you're around).

Anyone is free to hit me up. I will gladly receive you in my DMs. What I want is just a chance to see if you're one of the people that I am meant to vibe with.

But I am sure it's hard to approach someone you know nothing about. so...

About me: I’ve spent most of my life indoors, but I’m trying to go out more: shopping, sightseeing, wanna see the aerospace museum eventually. I study a lot of subjects without focusing on any one of them; one is librarianship, which is more interesting than it sounds. In my free time I read, browse fragrances and buy samples, and watch videos. Lately I’ve been watching music videos of historical songs. I’m somewhat tall and slim, with hazel-green eyes and long curly brown hair. I’m Brazilian, so if you’re curious about my country or learning Portuguese, I’m your guy. I’ve also started basic haircare (it’s amazing how much a little effort changes things, it’s very curly now) and gotten into fragrances. Dior Poison is my current darling; my kings are Orto Parisi Megamare (beautiful thing, you're missing out if you don't know it, unless calone smells like eggs to you, which sadly happens for some) and Zoologist Squid, though I can’t afford them. I also enjoy Xerjoff Erba Pura/Gold. My room smells like the Megamare clone right now because I just tested it on my neck (too strong to spray under my nose), and I’m enjoying it.

heyy im anna and im from australia, im currently in hs obviously and i struggle with a lot of mental health issues. my parents aren’t always there since they are quite busy and i always feel guilty talking to them about my mental health since they start crying and it doesn’t really help. id just really appreciate it if someone was there for me a lot

Looking for a kind soul that I can message any time I'm not feeling too great cuz it's a lonely road specially when you study abroad. Someone that I can just say how my day went and what not. Completely SFW and I'll return the favour by being their for you if you ever need it as well.

All my life I've been someone's mentor, protector, guardian and listener. Right now I'm void of that... so I think I should help someone else grow, learn, support them and advice them. It'd fill my soul and hopefully yours too.

I love reading, watching movies, shows, listening to music and also learning a lot. Just recently started singing lessons.

Please tell me what you like to do on weekends as a start to the conversation to make sure you read this text.

Thanks and I hope you have a good weekend!

Hi everyone! 😊

I'm a 26-year-old woman from Tunisia, and I'm hoping to find a kind-hearted person who might become like a brother or sister to me.

I'd love to meet someone from anywhere in the world who enjoys having good conversations, sharing stories about their life and culture, talking about everyday things, laughing together, and being there for each other through both good and difficult times.

I'm not looking for anything romantic. I'd simply love to build a genuine, lasting friendship that feels like family, where we can be ourselves, support each other, and gradually become closer over time.

I believe family isn't always about blood; sometimes, we meet people who make us feel at home even when they live on the other side of the world. ❤️

If you're also looking for that kind of connection, feel free to send me a message. I'd love to get to know you! 🌷

Married grade 4 teacher, but childless. Currently doing kinship care for my niece and 2 nephews, playing that father like role for a couple of years has been wonderful.

I come from a large, kinda messed up family, so I’d love to show others how good family can be. I’m generally an affectionate, but anxious person.

I’d love to have an appropriate father, uncle or big brother connection.

I’m an outdoorsy person who has done a lot of camping and such, as well as sport for 35 years. Quite a country kinda guy, too.

As the title says. I'm looking for any family. In 2014 my mom passed away and we had never really been close so I didn't think much about it in the terms of family. In 2021 and 2024 my paternal grandparents passed away and they were like a second set of parents that I never had. They were the ones that helped me turn my life around and kept me afloat and made sure that I wasn't homeless. And while my dad is still alive, he and I don't have the greatest relationship. And for the last 10 years all I had was my husband, but he passed away in May. And now I feel so alone. I have a cousin who I stay with but she has her own life and sometimes I feel like a burden because she's the only person I have to rely on. I miss being able to just talk to family and not have to worry about what I'm saying. I miss that connection. I miss having someone who will listen to me while I cry.

I like to play video games, I like to read, I enjoy cooking, and spending time with my nephews, I have a 9-year-old dog and a 2-year-old cat who I love more than anything in the world. I'm currently unemployed fighting for disability but also looking for remote work. I suffer from anxiety and depression.

I live in the United States and would prefer people who also live in the United States. However, this post is open to anybody who is willing even just to be friends. I do live in the Eastern standard Time zone.

hi the truth is I think I'm doing this post to vent and tell myself that it hurts so much I'm very broken and hurt recently I made a post looking for a daughter online to someone to take care of with the purest intentions I received some bad answers others good and I got to have a connection with some people but then everything turns out to be a lie some have simply blocked me and others have turned out to be real men life is very cruel and it's very sad that these things happen in the group where one is supposed to look for family

Hi I'm looking for a forever mom. The person who I thought was going to fill that spot in my heart basically just left me. Please I'm desperately looking for someone to help me. I'm adopted but my adopted mother isnt the greatest. I'm looking for support and love from a mom I never got.

About me, I'm neurodivergent, chronically ill and lesbian. I'm an only child and adopted. I have 9 pets, 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 guinea pigs, a hamster and 2 mice. And I'm from the east coast usa! Preferably within the usa or Canada for time zone.

Anways here are some of my hobbies and interests:

🧶crocheting

🌿 collecting nail polish and painting my nails

🌻 legos

🧿 playing acnh

🌈 thrifting

🔆 animals/pets

🏳️‍🌈watching tiktok

Anyways I'm looking forward to meeting you!! Byeeeeee.

Hi there!

I have very little family and have recently gone no contact with my parents. I have always felt that chosen family is just as significant as blood family, if not more! Chosen family are relationships you have to work hard to cultivate and sustain. And I'm here to do exactly that!

I am also going through a life transition now as I have developed some disabilities. I find it isolating because I used to be very active and most of my friendships involved activities like dancing, hiking, and sports. But then I got sick and it feels like my whole world changed, and got a little smaller unfortunately.

While I'd really appreciate chatting with someone who understands struggles with disabilities or chronic illness, I don't want to suggest that it's a requirement for friendship or sisterhood! I know there are plenty kind and empathetic people who are more than capable of understanding without having experienced the same thing.

Some of my hobbies and interests include:

- Animals! I love learning about animals, going to petting zoos, watching documentaries, etc! My primary hobby is watching birds. I usually do this seated so it requires a bit of patience but it's very rewarding.

- MOVIES! My favourite genre is horror comedy and horror, but I am open to exploring other genres. I love watching movies and having elaborate chats about them so would love a movie buddy!

- Crochet and crafts! I have been making little stuffed animals lately. I used to wood carve as well but that's proving to be a little challenging due to some pain, but I really do love anything crafty or creative. I often paint and sketchy too!

-Philosophy! I will read ANYTHING! I love thinking about what it means to live a meaningful life and I agree that the unexamined life is not worth living. I love having chats about moral philosophy

As important as it is to connect over shared interests, I also want to connect over shared values! I value friendship and found family a lot and know that it takes hard work to invest time and energy into understanding another person. I consider friendship more than just having fun with someone. To me it's about connecting over the good and bad times equally, and demonstrating a commitment to learning and growing together! I value honesty, kindness, generosity, open communication, empathy, curiosity, compassion, and open mindedness.

If we sound like a good match I'd love to hear from you! And i also want to be transparent that my capacity is low so I absolutely will get back to you but it might take a little bit more time :) I have a lot to give and I'm excited to connect with some sisters!

Hi there! I'm Shan, I'm 26f and living in New Bedford, MA. I have a bf, and a cat named Arson! I'm wanting to be a mother figure for folks, emotional, physical (whenever we are comfortable!), mental and verbal support. I have a ton of love I want to share, so I'm trying to find some folks who would like a mother.

I love to draw, write, game, and I work in the healthcare field as a direct support provider, and I work overnights so I may not reply much during the days until my fays off (but I'm available a ton overnight!)

I'm hoping to create a support system for us all together. And maybe even one day, depending on how it goes, my kids can all chat and get to know one another (long term goal, if even a possibility, and if not thats okay!) but I just want to help people feel wanted, loved, and like they've got someone in their corner despite how bad the world seems. If you are interested, my dms are open ♥️♥️♥️ (older kiddos are fine too! I genuinely don't mind :) )

I am not sure if this is allowed, but I wanted to share my story with the hopes of giving you all some hope :)

I posted once here about how I’d love to have a sister and about 10 people messaged me. One of these is the sweetest and most caring soul I’ve had the privilege of caring for—my little sister. We share a similar taste in books and movies, and we share our day-to-day all the time. Her perspective on life is beautiful and innocent, she’s creative and open-minded. I’ll always be there to support and guide her, but she’s got such a good head on her shoulders that I know she’ll be okay! She’s simply beautiful, inside and out, and I’m too lucky to have her in my life.

Good luck everyone! 😊

Someone who can navigate me a bit. Someone I can tell my schedule to and helps me navigate all my deadlines/things i want to achieve. Someone soft, who can make me give up control.

I never felt I had this in my life and I've been on my own since I was a kid, so I crave to let it go for once.

You can send me a message if you think you can be there for me in a way :)!!!

Hey there, my family story probably isn't as bad as many of you here, but I am estranged from several family members. Most of the family I do have is really distant and I am not at all close with. I have always been the baby of the family but I am a protector and care taker so the idea of a younger sister has always seemed pretty cool. I am also just fine with having an older sister or other family too. If you want to know more, feel free to DM and ask. I'm an open book.

I’m Audhd and have a tbi and ptsd, so this makes it hard to be close to people in person. I basically live on my computer and phone. I want a family that accepts me and my faults. I grew up with strict parents (catholic and military) and a brother that beat me daily. So I want a family I can show all the affection I didn’t get. I do get along better with females, most of my friends growing up and in the military were female. I hope you’re out there family.

I would like to change my flair to a higher age bracket. I am no longer WITHIN the age bracket listed as my flair. I am older. I would like to change the flair to compensate. I tried to change it on my own, but I can't seem to figure out how.

Hey wsp everybody a little about me my name is Jay and I'm looking to start building my family for awhile after going through so much hurt with people that supposed to be family I hit a bottom for a long time I said I don't need a family family doesn't mean anything but deep deep down inside that's what I really want and need so I have to build it I'm 33 yrs old ftm in Nj I'm in search of a dad and mom importantly but other siblings also what ever role you'd like to play is fine I'm also really looking for my crazy cool uncle you don't have to be perfect just be genuine and supportive and if you're lbgtq or neurodivergent even better I don't even mind if I'm adopted into a supportive family Thanks lbgtq and neurodivergent a big +

Hi, my name is Charles. I'm 38, in Minnesota, and I'm hoping to find a mom, dad, or older siblings who would love to have me as their son or little brother.

I had a horrific childhood. I was severely neglected, starved, and physically abused by my birth parents. After entering foster care, my Arizona family was torn apart by my foster father's sexual abuse, and I lost another home. My next family adopted me but subjected me to physical, emotional, and religious abuse, denied my disabilities, and sent me to another household where I was beaten, threatened, and forced to work. At 15, they abandoned me at reform schools, where the abuse continued through brutal punishments, forced labor, and violent restraints. I was never welcomed home.

Since I was five or six, I've fantasized about someone discovering how badly I'd been hurt, comforting me, and taking me into a family who would finally love and care for me. I still need that. I want people who are happy to have me, who'll hug me, include me, take me places, share their lives with me, and give me the patience and practical support I need.

I'm autistic, have cerebral palsy, and have difficulties with some everyday things. I'm currently homeless and would love to live with my new family. I receive disability income and can contribute financially, and I have a cat who comes with me. But more than anything, I want a happy life with people who genuinely love me.

Despite everything, I've kept my curiosity, humor, and enthusiasm for life. I love making people laugh, learning, inventing things, art, science, technology, Nintendo, PlayStation, animals, and good food. I've spent much of my life creating stories, artwork, and music, and I'm writing a multimedia science-fiction novel about childhood trauma and healing. I love new experiences, little parties, and having fun with people!

I'm open to adoption by heart or legal adoption, and I'd love to get to know anyone who might want to become family.

I'm a 41m more traditional guy I joined the military in my 20s went to war and came back. And started my career. I work on old cars for fun. Smoke meats, go camping. And im one of those types that can figure out how to fix anything. I have one little brother but no sisters

I didn't have a great parent relationship growing up My parents were divorced. My mom was unfortunately an addict and my dad worked 24 hour shifts and wasnt really emotionally there to the point I had to move out at 17. I was Raised in the kids should be seen and not heard generation. I was almost conditioned to think having kids was like a curse.

That was untill I had kids. And that whole you'll understand when you have your own moment happened. I understand. I LOVE being Dad. My kids are everything. Every time I get to provide them the love and attention I wish I had it's the most fulfilling thing. Out of all the cool titles I've earned in my life, Dad is the one I'm most proud of. And one thing I've not questioned if I'm good at.

And so I felt bad for all those out there that didn't have a dad or like me had one that just wasn't present. Then I found this sub. So I wanted to make a post and say hi and invite anyone who wanted a good father/ big brother maybe I can be that role model and advice giver to someone and save them the pain and difficulty I went through trying to teach it to myself.

So if you want, Feel free to dm me or comment on here!

Hey, my name is Alan - thank you for taking the time to read my note. I'm a 38-year-old guy in Colorado hoping to find genuine connections and people who feel a little more like family.

Preferably same age or older.

I haven't had much of a family perspective to turn to when it comes to life's questions, experiences, or everyday things. I'm searching for people I can learn from, share experiences, and build meaningful connections.

I enjoy art, hiking, rockhounding, baking, and finding beauty in ordinary moments. I also make little wooden figurines (maybe I'll mail one) and leave them in public places as gifts for strangers.

I'm hoping to find kind people who value meaningful conversations, mutual support, and being there for one another. ❤️

Happily Meowied

Crafter

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36 M Midwest USA. I am not really seeking any particular type of person other than basically someone who's a good conversationalist and is kind. Those might be the two most important things. I came across this sub and was thinking about my tumultuous relationship with my own family and how it would be nice to have some found family. I'm kind of a quirky artsy type. Not very career successful but I've worked in childcare a lot and have a lot of passions in life. I love art, art history, music, collecting records and cds, dance music / rave history, pop culture, watching sports, reading, poetry, painting, films, video games, more. I like talking about all kinds of stuff and I'm friendly and non judgmental and understanding, or at least I'd like to think so. Hit me up if you'd like to talk :)

I live in Canada and I’m a 22F. I’m a creative person who loves the arts, dark comedy movies, and retro music. I hope to work in the film industry and/or social work related fields.

My whole life I’ve only known men irl that have hurt their families in some way. I have a huge distrust. I don’t have a father or grandfather in my life anymore. Online I’ve gotten close to men but they always end up creepy or abandon me after I tell them about my life (and I don’t blame them because it’s pretty messy). It would be so great to know someone who could give me a new perspective.

Hey everyone!
I’m 25M, and from India.
I’ve had a somewhat complicated journey growing up, with difficult family dynamics, bullying, loneliness, and friendships that didn’t always turn out well.
I became quite independent early on, at least emotionally. I’ve been working for a few years now, but somewhere along the way, life became more about surviving, working, and getting through each day than actually living.
One thing I’ve always missed is having a dependable male presence in my life. Someone I can share ordinary things with, have meaningful conversations with, laugh with, seek advice from, and genuinely feel close to.
I’m at a point where I’m trying to make some changes in my life, and building meaningful relationships is one of them.
I’d love to connect with men who might be open to building a father-son or older brother-younger brother kind of bond. Something that develops naturally, with mutual care, trust, consistency, and a little humour along the way.
Not expecting an instant connection or someone to have all the answers. Just hoping to find a bond that feels like family over time.
If this resonates with you, feel free to reach out. :)