Tag Archives: lonely
Friends
I retired a couple of years ago. I, like many people, I think, have realized that most of my friends and even acquaintances were work-related. My family doesn’t live close. I’ve always been a loner, so this doesn’t normally even bother me. … Continue reading
Types of Loneliness
Intimate: which is when we don’t have close connections with partner or best friend Relational: which means we feel lonely due to lack of friendships Collective: when we lack community. Research finds if any layer of that is missing from … Continue reading
Lonely Widow
I lost my husband almost a year ago. After the funeral a lot of promises were made by my friends and fellow church congregants that would always be there for me in whatever way I needed. Those promises were sincere, … Continue reading
Nature
The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 