How does loneliness affect you and your relationships? Loneliness can drain your energy, your desire to do things, and even your relationships with others. It can make connection more difficult to achieve, even if you badly want to be understood by others. Our participant from India shared that loneliness made the well-meaning concerns of her loved ones sound like pressure for her to return to her old self. “Be like yourself, be normal, be like you were.” This week’s video shares another unique view on loneliness and its impact on people’s lives. Join us as we explore these diverse experiences of loneliness—perspectives often underrepresented in literature but vital to understanding our shared human condition.
