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I see loneliness through my own eyes, but also through that of my clients, who are seeking connections with others, and want “to be part of something,”

While I have not yet had one explicitly state that they are seeking to solve loneliness, most of my clients are looking for community & human connectivity

@tatumhunter
To me, loneliness is being stuck in between homes due to there being one house on the market with 8-10 families all wanting it. Being homeless and able to afford a home, but not being able to buy anything because people are swooping in paying cash. And then the problems that develope from this, impacting your family…

Seems easy to ask a simple question when the answer is so complicated. Sure does make for a great scare tactic headline, though.

@tatumhunter
For most of my life, I've met few people whose company I really enjoyed. Usually after socializing with people I breathe a sigh of relief. It's so nice to be alone! Recently, I've managed to make a friend with a nearby neighbor so we can help each other, but I can't say I like her that much.

"Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation" (from the HHS) declares "less than 20% of individuals who often or always feel lonely or isolated recognize it as a major problem". For those who don't recognize it as a problem, maybe it isn't.

@tatumhunter

kurt vonnegut in palm sunday (1981) wrote:

What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.

Makes you wonder how the world would be if Elon had a true friend in it.