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29-year-old Alissa DeRogatis decided to share a candid TikTok clip of why she feared she’d never find love

DeRogatis tells PEOPLE she’s long struggled with dating pressures and the stigma of singlehood

Now, she’s hoping her story will help others feel less alone in their journey

At 29 years old, Alissa DeRogatis did something many people only imagine but rarely attempt — she turned on her camera after a night out and confessed the kind of heartbreak that usually stays hidden.

Her viral TikTok , filmed after she cried herself to sleep, became an unfiltered portrait of loneliness and longing that resonated with millions.

“Last night I came home from the bar and cried myself to sleep because I feel like no one is ever going to fall in love with me,” DeRogatis tells PEOPLE

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