Sad and confused

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How are you supposed to feel good about yourself when for years not one person apart from your husband and kids ( and they sort of have to) have shown even the slightest bit of interest in you.
No phone calls, no messages and definitely no visits or invites.
I even have quite a large amount of relatives but still nothing.
When I see anyone I know (only because we happen to be at the same place ) they act super friendly yet I never see or hear from them until the next time we run into each other accidentally, same goes for phone calls, when I ring them they seem super friendly, no one even answers my messages.
Why?
What could be that bad about me that not one person has even a little interest.
I know you shouldn't care what others think and I also know how very lucky I am to have my husband and kids but this really makes me sad and confused.

Anyone been in the same situation or honestly have anything to say that could help me not care.

I ran into a similar situation taking care of my wife and working full time. My outside social contact dwindled to nothing. I'm sure it happens to women taking care of kids.

I recently volunteered to help out the rose club at a flower show. I just accepted an invitation to go to a pot luck lunch for all the people who helped out. This is what the older crowd does for socializing.

Relationships are usually two way traffic , so if you are isolating yourself , not contacting friends or family then the chances are you will not recieve any contact back. If you are constantly reaching out but getting knockbacks then thats different and I'm sure it would get frustrating. The only words of comfort I could offer in this situation is that the problem may not be with you - people are busy creatures , they can also move on very easily but that is not a reflection on you people do grow out of each other. If you believe these people may be ignoring because you think there's something bad about you , these are not the type of people you need as friends , good friends will accept you warts and all.

Well, I'm thinking that it's, maybe, not anything personal, because you said when you call them, they're very friendly----if they TRULY didn't like you, they wouldn't answer your phone calls, either (assuming they have Caller ID).

You said they don't answer your messages, but it could be that they just forgot----I've done that, here, with PMs, and it's because the indicator (that you have a new message) goes-away, after you've read it (whereas, a phone call keeps ringing, until you answer). If PMs, here (and whatever system you use to send messages) could be marked "Unread", like on my email account, I wouldn't forget (I've already made the suggestion, here).

I know it can be depressing, when you think about it, but everybody's just sooooo wrapped-up in their OWN lives, etc., nowadays, because they have so many worries / responsibilities (especially, if they have kids).

Try not to take it, personally----I know that's easier said, than done, but.....

As far as I can tell, most social interaction is now replaced by social media and entertainment. I'm usually the one "owed" a call or letter now, and I'm no extrovert.

Thanyou so much everyone for all your helpful replies.
It's helped me take a breath and look at things properly instead of just focusing on my sadness.
I did get very involved in looking after both my mum and dad when they were Ill. I've since lost both.
I've always had a problem with iscolating myself from the outside world when I felt things were getting to hard.
When my mum died five years ago I felt like I broke for awhile and definitely shut myself off from the outside world again.
I'm embarrassed to admit I hoped even back then That someone would care I was missing from there lives and reach out to me.
That didn't happen.

So I decided to work out the people who really mattered and concentrate on them.
Reaching out, being straight about what's been going on. No real details but enough so I accepted my part in my isolation and lack of contact on my side.
We'll see how I go but I'm really trying to remember all your advice and stuff I really already know ( when I'm not drowning in my insecurities) and just see what happens.

We're moving in a few weeks (not far) and around the corner is a meals on wheels charity. I can't drive but I'm sure I could help somehow.
I was thinking of volunteering.

Hopefully I'll stay brave,

thanks again for the help it's really appreciated.