Not only are we in a pandemic due to Covid-19, but we are in the midst of a #loneliness epidemic. Everyone experiences being lonely from time to time but with the added stresses, fears, and frustrations from being sheltered-in-place as well as seeing examples of racism frequently in the news and social media, it can feel as if we are more distant from others than ever. The research is clear that loneliness can trap us into more loneliness as we detach more from other people.
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