Josie Stinson bought a ticket to a meet-up for people looking to make friends, only to be left feeling even more alone
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- Josie Stinson bought a ticket to a meetup for people looking to make friends, only to get stood up
- She shared her experience on TikTok, and the video got nearly 1 million views
- Stinson tells PEOPLE the viral video allowed her to connect with other people in her area.
Making friends as an adult can be hard. Josie Stinson learned this firsthand.
Recently, the 21-year-old decided she wanted to join a club to meet more people in Salem, Mass., where she’s currently based. After researching various social groups in the area, she came across an Eventbrite listing for an “Anti-loneliness Club” meetup that was happening at a local restaurant.
Thinking “what’s the worst that could happen,” Stinson tells PEOPLE she bought a $12 admission ticket to the meeting, which included dinner and an opportunity to mingle with other people in her area…