June 6--Loneliness Epidemic

Forget sex or politics or religion, loneliness is a subject that clears out a room. 
--Douglas Coupland

    There is a video on youtube by Alvin Chang about the loneliness epidemic. The 1440 Daily Digest describes it this way: "For 20 years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has tracked how Americans spend their time. The resulting portrait showcases how lonely we have become." It is well worth the time to view the 6-minute presentation. 

The Loneliness Epidemic video

    I became acutely aware of loneliness in the worst of the sciatica pain, especially when my husband was away for a week. I saw personally how loneliness messes with one's mental abilities, and how it puts one on a slippy slope into depression. I also note how interconnected grief and loneliness are.

    It takes some effort, but I do believe we have the power to overcome loneliness. Reaching out is good for both parties. 

        Leta

This guy's angel love got me through
the worst of the pain.