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#literature

Where the Crawdads Sing Book Review

Delia Owens' novel 'Where the Crawdads Sing' explores themes of isolation, resilience, and love amidst the backdrop of North Carolina marshlands.

Cat Cohen On 'The Secret History,' Her New Album, & Secrets

Celebrity readers reveal their personal connections to literature, emphasizing the theme of isolation and the search for understanding through others' stories.

The Genius of Garth Greenwell

Greenwell's 'Small Rain' contrasts his previous narratives of freedom with a confined experience in an ICU during the Covid lockdown.

The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller review light in the darkness

Andrew Miller's The Land in Winter delves into love and isolation amid tragedy, capturing the complexity of human relationships against an unlovely backdrop.

Where the Crawdads Sing Book Review

Delia Owens' novel 'Where the Crawdads Sing' explores themes of isolation, resilience, and love amidst the backdrop of North Carolina marshlands.

Cat Cohen On 'The Secret History,' Her New Album, & Secrets

Celebrity readers reveal their personal connections to literature, emphasizing the theme of isolation and the search for understanding through others' stories.

The Genius of Garth Greenwell

Greenwell's 'Small Rain' contrasts his previous narratives of freedom with a confined experience in an ICU during the Covid lockdown.

The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller review light in the darkness

Andrew Miller's The Land in Winter delves into love and isolation amid tragedy, capturing the complexity of human relationships against an unlovely backdrop.
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#mental-health

Doctors cured her sickle-cell disease. So why is she still in pain?

Genesis Jones underwent a stem cell transplant to cure her sickle-cell disease, but continues to face significant health challenges and isolation post-treatment.

Remote Work May Harm Office Culture And Hurt Your Mental Health

Sustainable remote work requires setting clear boundaries to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety during the Holidays

The holiday season can intensify joy and stress, highlighting the need for effective management strategies.

Woman who lay dead in flat for three years wrote she was starving' in diary

Laura Winham's tragic death after years in isolation highlights severe failures in mental health and social care.

She clocked in - and never clocked out. Arizona woman's office death is a wake-up call.

Remote work's increase may lead to decreased social interaction, risking incidents of unnoticed disappearances.

Caregiving can be a tough, lonely mission. One daughter found ways to reconnect

Caregiving often leads to loneliness and isolation, impacting mental health and overall well-being.
Many caregivers feel invisible and unheard, despite the widespread prevalence of caregiving responsibilities.

Doctors cured her sickle-cell disease. So why is she still in pain?

Genesis Jones underwent a stem cell transplant to cure her sickle-cell disease, but continues to face significant health challenges and isolation post-treatment.

Remote Work May Harm Office Culture And Hurt Your Mental Health

Sustainable remote work requires setting clear boundaries to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety during the Holidays

The holiday season can intensify joy and stress, highlighting the need for effective management strategies.

Woman who lay dead in flat for three years wrote she was starving' in diary

Laura Winham's tragic death after years in isolation highlights severe failures in mental health and social care.

She clocked in - and never clocked out. Arizona woman's office death is a wake-up call.

Remote work's increase may lead to decreased social interaction, risking incidents of unnoticed disappearances.

Caregiving can be a tough, lonely mission. One daughter found ways to reconnect

Caregiving often leads to loneliness and isolation, impacting mental health and overall well-being.
Many caregivers feel invisible and unheard, despite the widespread prevalence of caregiving responsibilities.
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#tristan-da-cunha

Life on the Most Remote Human Settlement in the World

Residents of Tristan da Cunha depend on self-sufficiency due to their isolation, constructing homes and infrastructure using traditional skills passed through generations.

I moved to a remote island with only 236 inhabitants. I love raising my kids here.

Kelly Green embraced the challenge of moving to the remote island of Tristan Da Cunha, where she now happily raises her family.

Life on the Most Remote Human Settlement in the World

Residents of Tristan da Cunha depend on self-sufficiency due to their isolation, constructing homes and infrastructure using traditional skills passed through generations.

I moved to a remote island with only 236 inhabitants. I love raising my kids here.

Kelly Green embraced the challenge of moving to the remote island of Tristan Da Cunha, where she now happily raises her family.
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#survival

'Return to Hairy Hill' Hauntingly Renders Family Lore in Black-and-White Animation

The film 'Return to Hairy Hill' explores themes of family, transformation, and survival through a unique animation style.

Thixotropic world

The protagonist wakes up to find their crew dead after a chaotic landing, leading to a harrowing survival situation.

'Return to Hairy Hill' Hauntingly Renders Family Lore in Black-and-White Animation

The film 'Return to Hairy Hill' explores themes of family, transformation, and survival through a unique animation style.

Thixotropic world

The protagonist wakes up to find their crew dead after a chaotic landing, leading to a harrowing survival situation.
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#new-york-city

Local artist brings public art project, Pulse of NY, to the Bronx and beyond | amNewYork

Cherie Corso's 'Pulse of NY' project invites public participation, connecting people through their footprints on canvases across New York City.

Concrete Behemoths in the Morning Light

Owen Davies' art reflects a unique perspective on concrete buildings, transforming his experiences into a series that captures their beauty during isolation.

The Unsent Letters Mailbox Is An Anonymous Safe Space Popping Up Across NYC

The Unsent Letters Mailbox fosters community by allowing New Yorkers to anonymously express feelings, combating isolation in a busy city.

Local artist brings public art project, Pulse of NY, to the Bronx and beyond | amNewYork

Cherie Corso's 'Pulse of NY' project invites public participation, connecting people through their footprints on canvases across New York City.

Concrete Behemoths in the Morning Light

Owen Davies' art reflects a unique perspective on concrete buildings, transforming his experiences into a series that captures their beauty during isolation.

The Unsent Letters Mailbox Is An Anonymous Safe Space Popping Up Across NYC

The Unsent Letters Mailbox fosters community by allowing New Yorkers to anonymously express feelings, combating isolation in a busy city.
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Living in Cycles: The Time-Warped Reality of Infertility

Infertility disrupts normal life flow, fragmenting time into treatment cycles and creating profound feelings of isolation.
#photography

Homes alone: abandoned buildings of the Italian Apennines in pictures

Pagliuca's photography reflects on the psychological themes of isolation and the significance of home in a changing landscape.

The Filial Daughter by Mengyu Zhou is a tender story of Chinese womanhood

Mengyu's project highlights a personal journey of reconnection with her roots and family through photography, emphasizing themes of nostalgia and isolation.

"Take me to the river" by Photographer Kseniya Apresian

Intentional communities can provide an alternative lifestyle that fosters connection, communication, and environmental sustainability as a response to modern societal issues.

Homes alone: abandoned buildings of the Italian Apennines in pictures

Pagliuca's photography reflects on the psychological themes of isolation and the significance of home in a changing landscape.

The Filial Daughter by Mengyu Zhou is a tender story of Chinese womanhood

Mengyu's project highlights a personal journey of reconnection with her roots and family through photography, emphasizing themes of nostalgia and isolation.

"Take me to the river" by Photographer Kseniya Apresian

Intentional communities can provide an alternative lifestyle that fosters connection, communication, and environmental sustainability as a response to modern societal issues.
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Remote islands free the imagination but they also stir up fear

Islands evoke creativity and imagination due to their isolation and unique characteristics.
#relationships

Anna Kendrick Opened Up About Moving Away From Comedy Roles After Her Abusive Relationship

Anna feels isolated in her relationship, describing it as living with a stranger after six years together.

Does Anyone Really Know You?

People can feel profoundly unknown even amidst loving relationships; this inner solitude can be both a source of sorrow and comfort.

Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending' Asks: Can Robots Fall in Love?

The musical explores themes of love, loneliness, and technology, making it especially relatable in the post-pandemic world.

Anna Kendrick Opened Up About Moving Away From Comedy Roles After Her Abusive Relationship

Anna feels isolated in her relationship, describing it as living with a stranger after six years together.

Does Anyone Really Know You?

People can feel profoundly unknown even amidst loving relationships; this inner solitude can be both a source of sorrow and comfort.

Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending' Asks: Can Robots Fall in Love?

The musical explores themes of love, loneliness, and technology, making it especially relatable in the post-pandemic world.
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#art

Danielle Roberts' "Phosphorescence and Gasoline" Captures Neo-Noir Beauty in Post-Digital Life | stupidDOPE

Roberts' exhibition explores the beauty and irony of modern life, reflecting themes of connection and isolation in a hyper-digital world.

Christoph Florin merges analogue and digital worlds through window views in browser windows

Christoph and Florin Schmidt's art duo creatively reflects on themes of isolation and societal issues through their recent series, Window Views, inspired by pandemic lockdowns.

Juxtapoz Magazine - In a Second Installment Based on the 2000 Film, Ho Jae Kim Presents "Castaway" in Korea

Ho Jae Kim's 'Castaway' explores the themes of isolation and the artist's psyche through a new series inspired by the film 'Cast Away.'

Nigel Howlett's "Silence" Brings Ghostly Elegance to Case Studyo's Collection | stupidDOPE

Nigel Howlett's 'Silence' sculpture invites viewers to reflect on solitude and human connection through a hauntingly beautiful artistic lens.

Danielle Roberts' "Phosphorescence and Gasoline" Captures Neo-Noir Beauty in Post-Digital Life | stupidDOPE

Roberts' exhibition explores the beauty and irony of modern life, reflecting themes of connection and isolation in a hyper-digital world.

Christoph Florin merges analogue and digital worlds through window views in browser windows

Christoph and Florin Schmidt's art duo creatively reflects on themes of isolation and societal issues through their recent series, Window Views, inspired by pandemic lockdowns.

Juxtapoz Magazine - In a Second Installment Based on the 2000 Film, Ho Jae Kim Presents "Castaway" in Korea

Ho Jae Kim's 'Castaway' explores the themes of isolation and the artist's psyche through a new series inspired by the film 'Cast Away.'

Nigel Howlett's "Silence" Brings Ghostly Elegance to Case Studyo's Collection | stupidDOPE

Nigel Howlett's 'Silence' sculpture invites viewers to reflect on solitude and human connection through a hauntingly beautiful artistic lens.
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In 'The Big Wait,' a Couple Readies a Remote Australian Town for Visitors Who Might Never Arrive

Life in isolation on the Nullarbor Plain highlights the warmth and readiness of Kate and Greg to welcome travelers despite their solitude.

A way of making things complicated, in life and in music: Reflecting on Andy Akiho with Oregon Symphony * Oregon ArtsWatch

Live music's return after the pandemic reignites personal connections and joy, especially for those who have faced isolation.
The pandemic served as a catalyst for reflection and change in personal music engagement.

Securing Cell-Based Architecture in Modern Applications

Cell-based architecture offers modularity but poses significant security challenges that must be addressed with proper permissions and encryption.

How Perfectionism Contributes to Social Anxiety Disorder

Perfectionism leads to isolation and exacerbates social anxiety, as individuals await perfection before seeking connections.

'Absolution' Excerpt: Read the Beginning of Jeff VanderMeer's Newest Southern Reach Book

The influence of the government on scientific exploration raises questions about ethics and community impact.
#remote-work

Council Post: Remote, Not Distant: Thriving In The Era Of Distributed Work

Successful remote work focuses on human connections over technology and requires intentional culture-building practices.
Informal gatherings are crucial for fostering team connections and combating isolation in remote environments.

16 Surprising Downsides of Remote Work Everyone Should Know - arnienicola

Remote work can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness due to lack of in-person interactions.
Establishing boundaries and routines is vital to prevent overworking and burnout.

Before You Go Remote: 16 Disadvantages of Working from Home - arnienicola

Remote work can lead to feelings of isolation and burnout due to lack of social interactions and blurred work-life boundaries.

The Dark Side of Remote Work: 16 Disadvantages Nobody Talks About - arnienicola

Remote work can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness due to reduced in-person interactions with colleagues.

Fully Remote Jobs at Apple You Can Apply for in July 2024

Remote workers save money on transportation but may face challenges with career progression and social skills development.

Ask the Expert: Finding community as a remote tech worker

Remote work offers significant flexibility for tech professionals, enhancing work-life balance.
Isolation is a potential downside to the freedom of working remotely.

Council Post: Remote, Not Distant: Thriving In The Era Of Distributed Work

Successful remote work focuses on human connections over technology and requires intentional culture-building practices.
Informal gatherings are crucial for fostering team connections and combating isolation in remote environments.

16 Surprising Downsides of Remote Work Everyone Should Know - arnienicola

Remote work can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness due to lack of in-person interactions.
Establishing boundaries and routines is vital to prevent overworking and burnout.

Before You Go Remote: 16 Disadvantages of Working from Home - arnienicola

Remote work can lead to feelings of isolation and burnout due to lack of social interactions and blurred work-life boundaries.

The Dark Side of Remote Work: 16 Disadvantages Nobody Talks About - arnienicola

Remote work can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness due to reduced in-person interactions with colleagues.

Fully Remote Jobs at Apple You Can Apply for in July 2024

Remote workers save money on transportation but may face challenges with career progression and social skills development.

Ask the Expert: Finding community as a remote tech worker

Remote work offers significant flexibility for tech professionals, enhancing work-life balance.
Isolation is a potential downside to the freedom of working remotely.
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A sequence of memories

The ship's deteriorating condition mirrors the narrator's feelings of isolation and longing for connection amidst a fading world.
#horror

Never Let Go review Halle Berry takes hold of uneven woodland horror

The film explores maternal protection versus the dangers of isolation, drawing parallels with other horror films and tackling deep familial issues.

5 Stories Of People Coming Into Contact With The Unexplained

An eerie atmosphere and strange occurrences can dramatically shift the mood during a seemingly normal celebration.

Never Let Go review Halle Berry takes hold of uneven woodland horror

The film explores maternal protection versus the dangers of isolation, drawing parallels with other horror films and tackling deep familial issues.

5 Stories Of People Coming Into Contact With The Unexplained

An eerie atmosphere and strange occurrences can dramatically shift the mood during a seemingly normal celebration.
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Finding Light in the Shadows of an Invisible Illness - Tiny Buddha

Invisible illnesses like psoriatic arthritis create profound emotional and physical struggles, affecting everyday life while leading to isolation and misunderstanding.

For Lebanese Americans, calm at home is surreal as Israel strikes Beirut

Lebanese Americans face emotional dissonance as they cope with conflict at home while managing professional life in the U.S.

This Horror Genre Is Scary as Folk - and Perfect October Viewing

Folk horror captures alienation and the supernatural, resonating with audiences seeking deeper connection to themes of isolation and community.

4 Northeastern grad students have chickenpox, university says

Four Northeastern University graduate students diagnosed with chickenpox must isolate for three weeks as per local health guidelines.
#identity

'Nightbitch' Is About A Woman Clawing Back Her Time | Defector

Nightbitch explores a mother's plight in a stifling domestic routine, using fantasy to illustrate her quest for identity and freedom.

Starz's "Sweetpea" Is Fall TV's Biggest and Best Surprise | Uncategorized | Roger Ebert

Rhiannon's transformation from isolation to violence highlights her struggle for agency and identity in a world that overlooks her.

"Theology"

A reflective narrative on self-discovery and the struggle with identity.

'Nightbitch' Is About A Woman Clawing Back Her Time | Defector

Nightbitch explores a mother's plight in a stifling domestic routine, using fantasy to illustrate her quest for identity and freedom.

Starz's "Sweetpea" Is Fall TV's Biggest and Best Surprise | Uncategorized | Roger Ebert

Rhiannon's transformation from isolation to violence highlights her struggle for agency and identity in a world that overlooks her.

"Theology"

A reflective narrative on self-discovery and the struggle with identity.
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#social-media

AI-Generated Social Media? Looks Like It's Already Here.

SocialAI offers a new kind of social experience by using AI-generated interactions to simulate community without the need for real-life connections.

The Trouble With Party Invites Today

Inviting people to social gatherings has become more complicated due to dispersed communication platforms.

AI-Generated Social Media? Looks Like It's Already Here.

SocialAI offers a new kind of social experience by using AI-generated interactions to simulate community without the need for real-life connections.

The Trouble With Party Invites Today

Inviting people to social gatherings has become more complicated due to dispersed communication platforms.
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I moved to Spain, got divorced, and was feeling lonely - until I found a new way to make friends

Improv comedy helped Dalia Goldberg overcome feelings of loneliness after moving to Spain and going through personal challenges.
#phillip-schofield

Phillip Schofield to tell his 'story of survival' in TV return after affair scandal

Phillip Schofield's new show 'Cast Away' explores his isolation and personal reflections following his resignation from ITV.

Phillip Schofield says 'disaster has stuck' in new clip for Channel 5 Cast Away

Phillip Schofield returns to TV with new series Cast Away, facing isolation and challenges on a remote island in Madagascar.

Phillip Schofield to tell his 'story of survival' in TV return after affair scandal

Phillip Schofield's new show 'Cast Away' explores his isolation and personal reflections following his resignation from ITV.

Phillip Schofield says 'disaster has stuck' in new clip for Channel 5 Cast Away

Phillip Schofield returns to TV with new series Cast Away, facing isolation and challenges on a remote island in Madagascar.
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How to maintain professional relationships when you're constantly switching jobs

High-achieving professionals often hesitate to leave their jobs due to fear of losing social connections and identity.
#connection

In Search of a More Welcoming Reality

The characters in I Saw the TV Glow are obsessed with a show called The Pink Opaque.
The film explores themes of isolation, connection through screens, and transness.

The dark sci-fi thriller Meanwhile On Earth feels like a stealth return to the world of Under the Skin

Jérémie Clapin transitions from animated to live-action sci-fi with his second film Meanwhile On Earth, exploring alienation and connection amidst a secretive alien invasion.

In Search of a More Welcoming Reality

The characters in I Saw the TV Glow are obsessed with a show called The Pink Opaque.
The film explores themes of isolation, connection through screens, and transness.

The dark sci-fi thriller Meanwhile On Earth feels like a stealth return to the world of Under the Skin

Jérémie Clapin transitions from animated to live-action sci-fi with his second film Meanwhile On Earth, exploring alienation and connection amidst a secretive alien invasion.
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#friendship

Opinion | The Loneliness Epidemic Has a Cure

Building new friendships can heal national divides and enhance social and economic mobility.

Learning to Connect With Friends Without Alcohol

Alcohol can foster social connections, but its absence may lead to feelings of isolation and challenge existing friendships.

Prince Harry 'feeling more and more isolated' in California, 'reconnecting' with old UK pals: report

Prince Harry feels increasingly isolated in California and is reconnecting with old friends in the UK.

Opinion | The Loneliness Epidemic Has a Cure

Building new friendships can heal national divides and enhance social and economic mobility.

Learning to Connect With Friends Without Alcohol

Alcohol can foster social connections, but its absence may lead to feelings of isolation and challenge existing friendships.

Prince Harry 'feeling more and more isolated' in California, 'reconnecting' with old UK pals: report

Prince Harry feels increasingly isolated in California and is reconnecting with old friends in the UK.
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The crime of being a woman in Afghanistan: A Taliban can knock on your door at night, rape you, take you away and marry you'

Afghan women face severe restrictions under the Taliban, with increasing isolation and oppression impacting their daily lives and freedoms.

You'd Think Watching Tilda Swinton in an Apocalypse Movie Musical Would Be Fun

The film is a unique post-apocalyptic musical that satirizes privilege and ignorance while highlighting the absurdity of a wealthy family in isolation.

Breakthrough device allows user to be touched remotely in a 'real-life' way - and could be a cure for isolation

The BAMH device offers virtual touch to combat isolation, enhancing social bonding between loved ones separated by distance.

Place of Bones review Heather Graham takes on some bad dudes in gutsy budget western

Westerns are effective at portraying isolation and escalating danger, creating intense storytelling opportunities.

'Tell Me Lies' rookie Tom Ellis felt 'isolated' as the new guy in Season 2: 'The odd one out'

Tom Ellis felt isolated during Season 2 of 'Tell Me Lies', which he believes enriched his character's storyline.
#astronauts

Crew Who Spent a Year in Simulated NASA Mars Base Say They Spent a Lot of Time Watching TV

The importance of downtime activities and mental well-being for astronauts in isolated Mars habitat simulations.

Review | 'Slingshot' sets its mind games in outer space

"Slingshot" portrays the psychological struggles of astronauts in isolation, highlighting tension among the crew amid the challenges of a space mission.

Crew Who Spent a Year in Simulated NASA Mars Base Say They Spent a Lot of Time Watching TV

The importance of downtime activities and mental well-being for astronauts in isolated Mars habitat simulations.

Review | 'Slingshot' sets its mind games in outer space

"Slingshot" portrays the psychological struggles of astronauts in isolation, highlighting tension among the crew amid the challenges of a space mission.
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Isolation and Disease in a Medieval Spanish Community: New Findings from Las Gobas - Medievalists.net

Las Gobas remained isolated for centuries, presenting a unique case in the study of medieval Spanish communities and disease transmission.
#lgbtq-advocacy

Queer aging is the next frontier in LGBTQ+ human rights

Laila Vargas found authenticity at 62 after coming out, embracing life with joy and purpose.

Two Weeks in, I Already Wanted to Quit: Challenges Faced by a Queer Black Woman in Nonprofit Leadership - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women in nonprofit leadership face isolation, gaslighting, and lack of support, even in queer spaces.

Queer aging is the next frontier in LGBTQ+ human rights

Laila Vargas found authenticity at 62 after coming out, embracing life with joy and purpose.

Two Weeks in, I Already Wanted to Quit: Challenges Faced by a Queer Black Woman in Nonprofit Leadership - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women in nonprofit leadership face isolation, gaslighting, and lack of support, even in queer spaces.
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The Worst Way to Change Minds

Persuasion is more effective than fear when addressing challenges to religious certainty.

He was in mystic delirium': was this hermit mathematician a forgotten genius whose ideas could transform AI or a lonely madman?

Grothendieck's contributions to mathematics revolutionized various fields, but his later life was marked by isolation and despair.
#human-connection

Preserving humanity in the age of robots

Social connection drives human behavior, making us attribute emotions to objects like social robots.
Social robots can offer companionship but may lead to social isolation instead of genuine human connections.

"The Door Between Us," by Mieko Kawakami

The story explores themes of isolation, psychological struggles, and the complexities of human connection in crumbling living spaces.

ASMR: The Powerful Practice That Helped Me Let People In - Tiny Buddha

Hyper-independence can lead to loneliness and emotional pain.
Desire for human connection is fundamental and cannot be replaced by material wealth.

Preserving humanity in the age of robots

Social connection drives human behavior, making us attribute emotions to objects like social robots.
Social robots can offer companionship but may lead to social isolation instead of genuine human connections.

"The Door Between Us," by Mieko Kawakami

The story explores themes of isolation, psychological struggles, and the complexities of human connection in crumbling living spaces.

ASMR: The Powerful Practice That Helped Me Let People In - Tiny Buddha

Hyper-independence can lead to loneliness and emotional pain.
Desire for human connection is fundamental and cannot be replaced by material wealth.
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The Brenda Line review humanity on the helpline for heavy breathers

Mould's play highlights the curious policy of the Samaritans, exploring themes of acceptance, isolation, and the struggle between feminist ideals and real-world complexities.
#grief

Venita Blackburn's Stages of Grief

Exploration of grief through falsehoods and isolation after a sudden death.

My family have all but ignored the anniversary of my partner's death. Am I wrong to feel so hurt? | Leading questions

Family interactions can reflect societal biases towards relationships, often minimizing the grief of same-sex partnerships compared to heterosexual ones.

Venita Blackburn's Stages of Grief

Exploration of grief through falsehoods and isolation after a sudden death.

My family have all but ignored the anniversary of my partner's death. Am I wrong to feel so hurt? | Leading questions

Family interactions can reflect societal biases towards relationships, often minimizing the grief of same-sex partnerships compared to heterosexual ones.
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Who Are the Armed Rebels Fighting for Democracy in Sudan?

The Nuba Mountains in Sudan, led by the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, have formed an isolated enclave with its own governance amidst the ongoing civil war.

'Kinds Of Kindness' Isn't Supposed To Be Funny | Defector

Yorgos Lanthimos' films create discomfort through dark humor while exploring themes of cruelty and isolation.
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3 months ago

An engineer who lived in NASA's Mars simulation for 378 days went through extreme isolation - but still said he'd go to the red planet for real if he could

NASA conducted a 378-day Mars simulation mission to study challenges astronauts may face, including extreme isolation.

Death by Sea - The Paris Review

Moving to a new place to start a restaurant can lead to unexpected challenges and a sense of isolation, impacting mental well-being.

The teens making friends with AI chatbots

AI chatbots like Psychologist from Character.AI provide support and comfort to users, especially teenagers facing loneliness and isolation.

Blame the COVID pandemic for pro-Palestine protests

Campus protesters, influenced by pandemic isolation, seek connection through causes like pro-Palestinian, lacking full understanding.

London charity tackles isolation through music

The Spitz Charitable Trust uses music to improve wellbeing and reduce isolation.

Big Sur to be cut off again as damaged Highway 1 threatened by rain

Communities and businesses in Big Sur facing isolation due to landslides on Highway 1.
Temporary halting of convoys due to rainy forecast impacting residents and businesses in the region.

5 security challenges in containerized runtime environments and how to overcome them - Amazic

Containerized environments pose unique security challenges like isolation and multi-tenancy, as well as vulnerability management.

Author & Translator: About Uncle | Center for the Art of Translation | Two Lines Press

Rebecca Gisler's novel 'About Uncle' explores themes of isolation and familial bonds in a collapsing world.
The online event with author Rebecca Gisler, translator Jordan Stump, and host Stephen Sparks is a collaboration between Community Bookstore, Point Reyes Books, and Third Place Books.

Asking for a friend: 'My controlling husband calls me the c-word and threatens to turn our kids against me. I want to leave but he won't let me'

Verbal abuse can have a lasting impact on mental health and relationships.
Isolation and control tactics are signs of an abusive relationship.
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