loneliness

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celticeagle @celticeagle (189927) • Boise, Idaho 10 Jun

Someone on social media mentioned to me that they felt bad that I was alone. (I suppose they meant not in a relationship). I tried to explain to them how I felt about my life and that I didn't need a man in my life. I keep getting...

loneliness

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The growing loneliness pandemic worldwide

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1753) 26 Mar

There seems to be a growing trend worldwide these days and that is the loneliness pandemic. Seems many people no longer find dating easy or they just dont find the challenges necessary. What other things could have caused this and...

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I'm looking forward to my 'alone' 'time

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382325) • Rockingham, Australia 28 Jan

In my last post I mentioned that Vince has gone to Thailand for a fortnight. I was surprised that members thought I might be lonely being on my own for that time. It’s very kind of you all to be concerned but I really enjoy time...

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871,000 die from loneliness yearly- WHO

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1753) 4 Jul

Has anyone read the report from the World Health Organization that an alarming 871,000 people mostly the elderly die as a result of loneliness every year worldwide? Loneliness according to WHO increases the risks of stroke, heart...

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She forgotten me at last

CrimsonSpork @Manasha (2933) • Pondicherry, India 9 Dec 24

I raised my brother’s daughter as my own, treating her with all the love and care I could offer. We shared a deep bond, and I was there for every moment of her growing up. When she got married, I felt a mix of pride and concern....

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Poor Pam

Aparna Sen @Dreamerby (10111) • Calcutta, India 15 Nov 24

Pamela has friends But she listens to 'Jamaica Farewell' by herself Swaying to the country music All by herself She feels down sometimes But gives a treat to herself Binge-watches movies on Netflix and pirated sites She has...

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Home Alone

Curlann @annierose (21977) • United States 7 Jun 24

Being home alone can feel a bit lonely, but there are ways to make it more enjoyable. Right now, I'm alone in the house because my mother went to the dentist with her friend. So, I'll be cooking my own meals and cleaning the...

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Sunny is feeling neglected

Always smiling @allknowing (153529) • India 24 Jul 23

I do not blame Beckie her mother as that is how it is with cats. They slowly disown their kittens and expect them to be independent. But Sunny is not ready for it. The moment she spots Bekckie she runs after her expecting to...

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What If we Could Communicate With Animals?

Babes Says @BabeSays (8795) • Mauritius 16 May 23

What kind of conversations would we have with them? Especially our pets. Imagine coming home and your pet be like," You were supposed to be home 1 hour ago. Have you been petting other pets?" Your cat scolding you cause that's...

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Loneliness

Aparna Sen @Dreamerby (10111) • Calcutta, India 5 Apr 23

I feel like loneliness has become a part and parcel of my life. I think everyone is busy in their own world. Busy with family, busy working, busy studying....Everything seems rosy initially but it all ends up in the same known...

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Silence Can Be Deafening

Denise Knight @gnatsmom (2575) 31 Jan 23

Sometimes silence be so loud that it is deafening. People say they are just ignoring you or minding their own business. But what they are doing is sending a really loud message. One could view it this way: "To ignore someone...

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Inspiration January 15, 2023

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 15 Jan 23

We are connected to all living things. You may think you are separate and all alone, but the truth is there is so much interconnection. When you feel alone, allow time for connection and communion. If there are no people around...

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We all are together in loneliness in life!!

Rashna Gandhi @Rashnag (30597) • Surat, India 9 Sep 22

Hi guys, Hope you all are doing good. I am doing well too. I feel at times we all feel lonely in life even when surrounded by people. In a way we all are together in feeling loneliness in life....

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The Age Gap and Widowhood

Kandase @Kandae11 (57230) 23 Jun 22

According to data worldwide, more women become widows in comparison to men becoming widowers. Two of the main reasons cited for this is that (1) --Women have a higher life expectancy compared to men. (2) - the age gap between...

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Any1 Prefer Voice Phone Conversations?

Loyal Opposition @PinkFloydFan (1187) • United States 31 Mar 22

I prefer it, but it seems like no one else does.. Many of my friends live in other countries and time zones, and I didn't have that many to talk to previously. There's this program I once found (forgot the name) that would connect...

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In the room alone.

dpk262006 @dpk262006 (58679) • Delhi, India 30 Mar 22

Some people want to remain alone and some want to be surrounded by others. Are you the one who wants to stay alone in your privacy and do not want any kind of disturbance? If you are asked to stay alone in a room for 24 hours,...

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Missing my sister

Maricel Ogrimen @Mari_22 (130) 3 Mar 22

Hello! I just want to share what I am feeling today :) My sister went out to minister in a campsite since Monday. We used to share bed, eat together and hang out together. I miss her badly. By the way, these photo was taken...

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On loneliness

Junbals @Junbals (1421) • Philippines 25 Nov 21

Loneliness is basically the thought and the feeling of being left out and ignored by people. When I visited Germany three years ago to take over a parish because the parish priest was sick, I felt really lonely. Walking the...

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Dealing With Loneliness

Junbals @Junbals (1421) • Philippines 19 Nov 21

I used to think that I am the loneliest person in the world. I believed that loneliness was a disease, afflicting relatively a few people. If you care to see, the lonely man is everywhere. You find him standing in a street...

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Poetry: The Lonely Man

emptychair @innertalks (23742) • Australia 3 Aug 21

The lonely man sat down within himself, as lonely as he could have ever been. "Why is loneliness so powerful in me?" he asked himself again, so woefully. Losing contact with our real self, can lead us away from love into...

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