Archive for month: October, 2022

There is a great deal of talk about the loneliness epidemic.  Since the pandemic more people have experienced loneliness.  So, what is it?  Loneliness is characterized by the depressing feeling of being lonesome and alone.  For some people this feeling is combined with the reality that they do not have a companion that really knows them or that they know well.   A person can be surrounded by people, but feel invisible and alone.  Worse yet, they may not know anyone well enough to call if they need help.  This awareness can lead to a sense of isolation even...