How would it feel walking through the neighborhood with beautiful houses but no one to greet? A park full of people, but all you hear is silence. Everyone is locked in their own world, headphones on, and eyes on screens. You initiate and try to make a conversation, but always get shrugged off. This is…
We often discuss loneliness in terms of feelings. A quiet ache. A sense of isolation. We frame it as a mental or emotional state. Assuming it’s something to be shrugged off with a few positive affirmations. This framing is not only wrong but also dangerously naive. The U.S. Surgeon General compared loneliness to smoking 15…
How often does it happen when you understand the feelings of a struggling loved one but still can’t find the right words of support? It doesn’t matter how concerned you are, but what to say to someone going through a difficult time is very important. Some statements are warm blankets for someone going through a…
Have you ever come across someone who seems to take any problem very seriously? Have you ever wondered why they present themselves as the only ones experiencing difficulties? Step into the world of the victim narcissist, where self-pity reigns supreme and placing blame is an artistic endeavor. Some may be fooled by theatrics, but behind…