Dan Turkel

Poignant Craigslist Posts

This is a page where I collect poignant posts I find on Craigslist. All text is presented verbatim and supplementary information provided is included. The posts are not presented as entertainment or as some sort of freakshow, they’re simply real narratives from real people posted online, looking for a response, no more or less genuine than any other call for help you’ve ever made.

See also Craigslist as Boston’s Digital Supplement and Alter-Ego, which I wrote for an assignment on “digital urbanism.”

Strictly Platonic

in recovery looking for sober friends - mfw - 27 (south shore)

I am 27 and I am a recovering addict I am just looking for some cool people I can talk to and have understand what's going on I still get really bad cravings it would be nice to have people to talk to looking for a female because I find guys harder to talk to about my feelings I'm happily married and am just looking for support if you are interested email me attach a pic so I know you are real because I am and there are a lot of fake people hear. and please be close to my age

Anyone with Dissociative Identity Disorder - w4w - 26 (Malden)

I got diagnosed with this about 1 year ago and I still struggle with my feelings about it. Especially since I am not the most common type. I don't have alters that I switch back and forth between. I guess I am "less intense" in a way, but still experience memory "white outs" from time to time.

I'm looking for someone to relate to. I've researched it enough but it would be nice just to find someone I can be open and honest with, and most of all who would believe me, and could share their stories with me. Many of my family and friends disagree with the diagnosis.

So yeah, if you have this feel free to respond to this message. I'm ONLY interested in people who have dissociative identity disorder. I just want to form that connection for support and make new friends.

- PTSD - - m4w - 30 (Norton )

Basically , could just use a friend , texting buddy , somebody to call . Maybe that will cheer me up . Hoping for more once we know each other . I have NO friends or family . They all gave up on me , weren't there for me when I was on my death bed . I have no one to call , my phone never rings , ever , not even a text . I also suffer from PTSD & chronic pain . Not from the war . Open to meeting . I am attached , but my needs aren't being met physically or emotionally . Not looking for advice and don't act like you know me , cause you don't .

Dear Mom - w4m (near boston)

I wanna say this one day to your face but for now I want to just get it off my chest to someone who can really listen, unlike you who just works and worksout and whatever else dominates your schedule.

School is useless for me. My friends do what they do. I can make my OWN choices.

all im asking for is a REAL friend. w4w - 23 (Boston)

Just like my post says I'm sitting here on a Saturday night with nobody to talk to or hang out with. I'm 23 years old and I feel like I should b living my life but im not because I have nobody 2 live my life with. Im 100% straight so please don't think im on here for a relationship. I like to have fun, dance (even though I'm not good at it lol.) I also like to eat out and go skating and hit the bar once in a while. I am African American and race is not an issue. I have a four year old daughter and if u have kids to cool if not then that's fine 2. I'm open to trying different things and I feel like not all friends have everything in common. If you like what you read feel free to hit me up and in the subject put in real friend.

To Steven - w4m - 22 (Boston)

You: Sweet, crazy smart, astute bald man named Steven that I was friends with.

Me: Blonde, blue eyed college girl who is easily amused and I think needed you more than you needed me in the long run.

I want to say so many things to you. I was silly for deleting my email account and never even saying goodbye to you. Or thanking you. Or anything.

I miss you, and think of you often. I hope everything is wonderful for you, and your family is happy and healthy. When I disappeared you were in a good place, and I hope you still are.

Perhaps I already know that this won't get a response from you. I guess it was worth a shot. I found you here once, maybe I can find you again?

I realize this is kind of vague, but know that you wouldn't really want all kinds of details all over Craig's List. So, instead I'll say that one evening, you and I met up by the Charles River and as we walked you would stop to push me up against some of the trees and kiss the back of my neck.

looking for a cute guy to talk to on my birthday!! - w4m (south shore)

an awesome guy at that!!!! cute, sucessful, awesome, sane. . .. . .. . .. . ...email me. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ..

has anybody gone threw adoption? (boston)

hello this ad is really not for cl but i was wondering if anyone went threw adoption a baby or is going threw adopting? im thinking about adopting a baby, always wanted to give a kid a home who didnt have one, so anyways im looking for advice or any info u have on adoption, thanks

Bereaved Parent (boston)

If anybody out there has lost a child and knows what it is like and is willing to talk about it with me that would be great. I lost my daughter last year and often times feel like Im falling apart. Talking about it with someone who knows often can help.

Feeling anxious :/ - w4m - 29 (Norwood)

Seriously, need some codeine or something. I'm wicked anxious right now. Worst feeling ever.

Maybe just someone to vent to. I'm not a total creep. I'm a normalish and very pretty girl. Just bummed right now and could use an outlet.

Missed Connections

Motives, what were they? - m4w

Motives - I try to figure out what they were. I believe I know what they were. How, why, did I let this happen then?

Did this need to culminate into what it is now for the bottom to have been reached?

These are the questions which perplex me as I ponder life's next move. Just figured I'd vent. I have full faith we'll both be okay. As long as the motives are pure in each of our separate ventures.

Now I'll shovel, great way to forget about lifes situations for a short while.

Companionship/holding hands - m4w - 37 (Danvers)

Hi

My name is John. I am single. I have everything I need in my life right now, I have house, nice car.

But what I don't have is someone to hangout with. I am 37 years old with no kids. I can and do take care of myself. I do want to have someone to go out with and I do like to hold hands. So if your 25- 43 and this sounds interesting I would love to hear from you.

Hope to hear from you