How to make friends- Hurricane Katrina victim and new to area....?

Question

My family and I went through Hurricane Katrina. We lost everything. We have since moved to Maryland. We have been here about 10 months, but have not made any real friends. Everyone we meet seems nice here, but it seems as soon as we say we went through the Hurricane, they start to be different. We have tried not mentioning it, but the conversation always goes there because we are new here and have that redneck accent. I want a friend I can hang out with, but don't know exactly what to do. I am very up front with my words and tell people that I like them and would like to meet the for lunch, or to just talk again, etc, but they never call or return my calls. I had friends back home and never really had to make new ones. How do I make friends?
By the way, I am 27 with three kids and a college student.

Answer 1

I would say to just talk to people and be yourself, if they shy away from you because of the hurricane Katrina comment then they're not worth the time/effort.

Try forming a group to help victims of hurricane Katrina and that way people will meet you and understand what you've been through. You could probably meet friends that way- people who will be there for you but not pity you.

The last thing you should want or need is pity. You've made it this far, keep going.

I'm glad to hear you made it out of there and you're moving on. It was a devastating event to millions of people.

best of luck, and best wishes!

Answer 2

You should have moved to Texas, we would have loved to have you here!

Here are some ideas:

--Do you go to church? If so, you could meet lots of other mothers there by getting involved in a program that the church offers.

--You obviously talk to people, so ask (if it is a mother) if they need help with childcare. The two of you could trade off, and that would build a friendship.

--Get your kids involved in a sport, a martial art, an instrument (they could have group lessons with other kids), an art class, etc. You might just meet a few soccer moms while your kids are meeting their kids.

--Do you work outside the home? If so, then you could converse with your colleagues during break time, and invite them to go do lunch with you sometime.

--I'm not sure if you're married or a single mother, but if your husband makes a few friends, he could invite them for dinner, and you could meet their wives.

The best thing to do is just get involved in the community. Your kids will make friends at school, and you'll meet their parents. Good luck!

Answer 3

i would go to a local school event,or like a place here.but if u came here i would ask if any body here is from there.that would be cool if u found at least one person,enough if it was just email for starters.