Emotional wellbeing
Loneliness
Understanding the difference between time alone and feeling disconnected, unseen or without support.
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About this topic
You can be surrounded by people and still feel that there is no one with whom you can share what matters. Loneliness is not always about the number of contacts you have; it can concern the depth, safety or reciprocity of those connections.
This collection explores isolation, belonging and the pleasures and difficulties of being alone. It considers changes such as moving away or losing a familiar routine, and the difference between seeking company and finding relationships in which you can feel understood.