The Roots Of Loneliness Project: Unearthing Why We Feel Alone

Situational Loneliness

Why Entrepreneur Loneliness Is Real & What I Did To Be Happy

Feeling lonely as an entrepreneur is common but it doesn’t have to be your fate. Small changes can make a big difference and you’re never as alone as you think.

Written By: Michaela Mitchell

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Situational Loneliness

Living Alone Can Be The Best Thing To Ever Happen For You

Living alone can be overwhelming and intimidating — especially if it’s your first time — but there are many ways to cope, thrive, and enjoy unparalleled growth.

By Gena Gephart

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Situational Loneliness

Caregiver Loneliness: Why Self-Care Is Important, Too

Caregiver loneliness can be difficult to cope with, especially if you are alone in your role as a caregiver or feeling overwhelmed and underappreciated.

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Situational Loneliness

Asian Loneliness: How To Find A Sense Of Peace & Belonging

Asian loneliness is very real and while its presence has grown since the pandemic began, it doesn’t have to be your reality.

By Vanessa Russell

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Situational Loneliness

Pandemic Loneliness: How Those Who Lived Through It Coped

There are thousands of stories from people who coped with their pandemic loneliness and found their way through it — which is comforting, in its own way.

By Gena Gephart

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Situational Loneliness

Quarantine Loneliness: How To Stay Sane While Staying Home

Loneliness during quarantine is tough, especially when you feel like you can’t even leave the house, but there are ways to deal with feeling lonely during COVID.

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Everything Loneliness

Resources And Help For Crises, Mental Health, And Loneliness

If you’re experiencing feelings of chronic loneliness or a mental health crisis, use these resources to get immediate and ongoing help.

By Michaela Mitchell

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Situational Loneliness

Living Alone For The First Time: 11 Tips For Coping At Any Age

Living alone for the first time at any age can be intimidating but it’s an experience that will make you stronger and more in tune with yourself — if you let it.

By Gena Gephart

Life Stage Loneliness

Gen Z Loneliness: Why We Need To Unplug And Reconnect

By unplugging from social media — or deleting it completely — we can reclaim our sense of connection with others and leave our loneliness behind.

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The Roots Of Loneliness Project: 100+ Types Of Loneliness & Counting

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

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