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Single And Lonely: How To Avoid The Trap Of Single Loneliness

The truth is that many single people often feel lonely, even if they aren’t lonely all the time. Single loneliness is actually common and a chance for growth.
By Emily Deaton
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4 Ways To Help Your Lonely Teenager Navigate Their Loneliness

I’ll share powerful insights as a parent in today’s world to help explain why teenagers might feel lonely, and give you 4 ways to get them the help they need.
By Rebecca Zanolini
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Autism Loneliness: Why Those On The Spectrum Often Feel Alone

I spoke with people at various points along the autism spectrum and discovered that their lived experiences with loneliness were similar to one another.
By Emily Deaton
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Struck By Cultural Loneliness In My Invented Country

Feelings of isolation and cultural loneliness are quite common when living in a foreign country…and even while living in the community you grew up in.
By Rebecca Zanolini
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When Social Anxiety Leads To Loneliness And How I Broke Free

As more time passes, social anxiety can lead to a downward spiral of loneliness and isolation that becomes exponentially harder to break free from.
By Chrissy Molzner
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The Realities Of Senior Loneliness And How Millennials Can Help

One in three seniors reports feeling lonely. The solution? Bringing older and younger generations together to lessen their collective loneliness.
By Emily Deaton
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Solitude Vs. Loneliness: How To Be Alone Without Feeling Lonely

Solitude, loneliness, and isolation, while related to each other, are distinct. Solitude can be good for your well-being, but not if it’s unwanted isolation.
By Saprina Panday
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Existential Loneliness: Life, Death And Finding Meaning

Experts help us explore the cause of existential loneliness, why it makes us feel emptiness, fear, or loss, and how to resolve and cope with these feelings.
By Saprina Panday
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Cancer Loneliness: Sue’s Journey & Triumph Over Breast Cancer

Sue Ghimire shares how a lack of acceptance of her breast cancer diagnosis, uncertainty, and limited understanding by others, lead to feelings of loneliness.
By Saprina Panday

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The Roots Of Loneliness Project: Explore 80+ Types Of Loneliness

By Alison Huff, Editor-In-Chief
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Disabled And Lonely: Why We Often Feel Alone And How To Cope

By Emily Deaton
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Loneliness And The Unspoken Expectations Of Black Women

By Saprina Panday
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Queer Loneliness: How To Find Happiness And Feel Whole

By Emily Deaton