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Writing
fromArtforum
2 days ago

Glass Houses

A girl made of glass struggles with her invisibility and fragility in a world that often overlooks her.
Bubbles wrap symbolize her emotional distance and societal fears.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Why Voice Notes Are a Small Act of Love

Voice messaging has become a powerful tool for connection, especially during isolating times.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Writing

Tiny Love Stories: Because of You I Have a Husband'

Connections forged during isolation can lead to profound reflections on love and loss.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
philosophy

For the Duration

Articulating profound thoughts can bring vulnerability and isolation, yet it reveals essential truths that resonate deeply.
Writing
fromArtforum
2 days ago

Glass Houses

A girl made of glass struggles with her invisibility and fragility in a world that often overlooks her.
Bubbles wrap symbolize her emotional distance and societal fears.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Why Voice Notes Are a Small Act of Love

Voice messaging has become a powerful tool for connection, especially during isolating times.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Writing

Tiny Love Stories: Because of You I Have a Husband'

Connections forged during isolation can lead to profound reflections on love and loss.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
philosophy

For the Duration

Articulating profound thoughts can bring vulnerability and isolation, yet it reveals essential truths that resonate deeply.
more#connection
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why We Need Each Other

Human survival relies on social connections.
Isolation poses risks to mental and physical health.
Face-to-face interactions are essential for strengthening relationships.
fromOver the Monster
2 months ago
Boston Red Sox

The 2022 Red Sox were bad... but they saved my life

Baseball and storytelling share a deep connection, highlighting the romantic nature of both fields.
Challenges in mental health can overshadow achievements and happiness, leading to feelings of isolation and despair.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Mental health

What Severance Life Would Really Be Like, According to a Psychologist

Severance explores the psychological toll of extreme work isolation and disconnection from outside life on employee mental health.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

There's a word for people who prefer phones to meeting friends: addicts | Martha Gill

Human self-sabotage leads to behaviors that contradict survival instincts, contributing to mental health issues and social isolation.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago
Writing

"Chuka," by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The pandemic prompted a deep self-reflection and recognition of unexamined yearnings for human connection.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why We Need Each Other

Human survival relies on social connections.
Isolation poses risks to mental and physical health.
Face-to-face interactions are essential for strengthening relationships.
fromOver the Monster
2 months ago
Boston Red Sox

The 2022 Red Sox were bad... but they saved my life

Baseball and storytelling share a deep connection, highlighting the romantic nature of both fields.
Challenges in mental health can overshadow achievements and happiness, leading to feelings of isolation and despair.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Mental health

What Severance Life Would Really Be Like, According to a Psychologist

Severance explores the psychological toll of extreme work isolation and disconnection from outside life on employee mental health.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

There's a word for people who prefer phones to meeting friends: addicts | Martha Gill

Human self-sabotage leads to behaviors that contradict survival instincts, contributing to mental health issues and social isolation.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago
Writing

"Chuka," by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The pandemic prompted a deep self-reflection and recognition of unexamined yearnings for human connection.
more#mental-health
#film
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

On Falling heartbreaking study of a warehouse worker's yearning loneliness

The film 'On Falling' explores the dehumanizing nature of modern work and the longing for connection in an isolating environment.
Independent films
fromKqed
2 days ago

'April' Is a Grimly Spellbinding Indictment of Patriarchy

Dea Kulumbegashvili's film 'April' explores themes of trauma, isolation, and judgment in a haunting narrative centered around women's reproductive experiences.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

On Falling heartbreaking study of a warehouse worker's yearning loneliness

The film 'On Falling' explores the dehumanizing nature of modern work and the longing for connection in an isolating environment.
Independent films
fromKqed
2 days ago

'April' Is a Grimly Spellbinding Indictment of Patriarchy

Dea Kulumbegashvili's film 'April' explores themes of trauma, isolation, and judgment in a haunting narrative centered around women's reproductive experiences.
more#film
fromVulture
5 days ago
Law

You Series-Finale Recap: The Once and Future Lonely Boy

The finale grapples with the challenge of giving Joe a satisfying conclusion to his tumultuous story.
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

My Guilty Pleasure: The Peace of a Long Commute | The Walrus

The act of commuting offers moments of solitude and reflection amidst the chaos of daily responsibilities.
#grief
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Family Shocked After Mom And Son Found Dead in East New York

A mother and her autistic son were found dead in their Brooklyn apartment, highlighting issues of isolation and emotional trauma following personal loss.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Family Shocked After Mom And Son Found Dead in East New York

A mother and her autistic son were found dead in their Brooklyn apartment, highlighting issues of isolation and emotional trauma following personal loss.
more#grief
#fear
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Opinion | Gen. Stanley McChrystal On Fear

Fear shapes our responses, ultimately isolating individuals and dividing society.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Overcoming Fear and Seeking Solidarity: How We Must Defend Our Communities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The author feels lonely and fearful due to the current political climate affecting their community and profession.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Opinion | Gen. Stanley McChrystal On Fear

Fear shapes our responses, ultimately isolating individuals and dividing society.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Overcoming Fear and Seeking Solidarity: How We Must Defend Our Communities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The author feels lonely and fearful due to the current political climate affecting their community and profession.
more#fear
#literature
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
Relationships

A Spare Writing Style Propels a Tragic Story in David Szalay's 'Flesh'

Szalay's novel explores the impact of a traumatic relationship on Istvan's adult life, showcasing his challenges in establishing connections.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
Writing

The American suburb as a battlefield

American suburbia often hides deep-rooted emotional struggles beneath its idyllic facade, as seen in literature like Cheever's 'The Swimmer.'
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
Relationships

A Spare Writing Style Propels a Tragic Story in David Szalay's 'Flesh'

Szalay's novel explores the impact of a traumatic relationship on Istvan's adult life, showcasing his challenges in establishing connections.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
Writing

The American suburb as a battlefield

American suburbia often hides deep-rooted emotional struggles beneath its idyllic facade, as seen in literature like Cheever's 'The Swimmer.'
more#literature
Relationships
fromTiny Buddha
1 month ago

From Professional to Personal: The Unexpected Joy of Workplace Friendship - Tiny Buddha

Work culture promotes isolation despite encouraging connection among colleagues.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Avoiding your neighbor because of how they voted? Democracy needs to you talk to them instead

Political anger is a widespread issue that disrupts social relationships and daily life decisions.
#antarctica
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Psychology

Crisis in Antarctica: can science teams ever prepare for isolated assignments?

Overwintering in Antarctica poses extreme psychological challenges, highlighted by recent crises at the Sanae IV research station.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
OMG science

Inside the hellish nightmare as madman attacks Antarctica science team

A researcher in Antarctica allegedly became violent, creating a culture of fear among his team members, who requested immediate evacuation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
OMG science

South Africa Will Not Remove Antarctic Team After a Reported Assault

South Africa will not remove scientists from Antarctica despite harassment allegations; the situation is under control.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Psychology

Crisis in Antarctica: can science teams ever prepare for isolated assignments?

Overwintering in Antarctica poses extreme psychological challenges, highlighted by recent crises at the Sanae IV research station.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
OMG science

Inside the hellish nightmare as madman attacks Antarctica science team

A researcher in Antarctica allegedly became violent, creating a culture of fear among his team members, who requested immediate evacuation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
OMG science

South Africa Will Not Remove Antarctic Team After a Reported Assault

South Africa will not remove scientists from Antarctica despite harassment allegations; the situation is under control.
more#antarctica
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Does Self-Sufficiency Become Self-Sabotage?

Excessive self-sufficiency can lead to burnout and isolation, particularly for men.
Acceptance of support improves emotional well-being and resilience.
Social connections are essential for health, countering the dangers of isolation.
NYC music
fromColossal
1 month ago

Keita Morimoto Lingers in the Artificial Light of Urban Nights

Keita Morimoto's art explores the emotional transformations of urban spaces and the human experience of isolation and connection.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry review a stomach-clenching contender for awards

Heather Parry's novel showcases a young woman's disturbing descent into madness amidst the oppressive confines of Victorian society.
Books
fromEngadget
1 month ago

What to read this weekend: In Wild Dark Shore, a family guards secrets and a doomsday seed vault

The novel intertwines themes of isolation, climate change, and human connection against the backdrop of a secluded island's imminent peril.
#friendship
Relationships
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Friends of slain Cal Fire captain give glimpse into 'controlling' marriage to fugitive wife

Ami and Rebecca quickly formed a close friendship, but Yolanda's illness led to growing tensions and social isolation within the group.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

I chose to be childfree. I didn't think I was choosing isolation too

Unexpected pregnancies among friends highlight the isolation felt by those who choose not to have children, emphasizing a complex emotional landscape.
Relationships
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Friends of slain Cal Fire captain give glimpse into 'controlling' marriage to fugitive wife

Ami and Rebecca quickly formed a close friendship, but Yolanda's illness led to growing tensions and social isolation within the group.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

I chose to be childfree. I didn't think I was choosing isolation too

Unexpected pregnancies among friends highlight the isolation felt by those who choose not to have children, emphasizing a complex emotional landscape.
more#friendship
Film
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Inside Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa's final days before couple mysteriously found dead in New Mexico home: 'Got tougher for them'

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home, leading to a community outpouring of shock over their insular lifestyle.
Online learning
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's very lonely': what are Australia's university students missing out on?

Online learning has created feelings of isolation among students, diminishing the collaborative educational experience they anticipated.
#social-behavior
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The trouble with 'donating our dopamine' to our phones, not our friends

Technology and societal shifts contribute to a trend of willful isolation in contemporary society.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Choices That Create Isolation

Daily choices contribute to increasing isolation among Americans.
A trend of solitude shaped by small decisions accumulates over time.
Youth prefer solitary activities over social engagements, impacting relationships.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Writing

The Fantasy of a More Neighborly Past

Widespread isolation in America predates the smartphone era, rooted in social changes of the 1970s.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The trouble with 'donating our dopamine' to our phones, not our friends

Technology and societal shifts contribute to a trend of willful isolation in contemporary society.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Choices That Create Isolation

Daily choices contribute to increasing isolation among Americans.
A trend of solitude shaped by small decisions accumulates over time.
Youth prefer solitary activities over social engagements, impacting relationships.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Writing

The Fantasy of a More Neighborly Past

Widespread isolation in America predates the smartphone era, rooted in social changes of the 1970s.
more#social-behavior
Writing
fromAnOther
2 months ago

A Disquieting New Novel About the Terminally Online

Rejection manifests broadly in a hyperconnected world, impacting various aspects of life and relationships.
Tony Tulathimutte's novel explores isolation through the lens of online rejection and its effects on individuals.
#community
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dear Other Moms: Why Aren't You Talking To Me?

Many modern moms desire a supportive community but face isolation and lack of interaction from others in their neighborhood.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

For these seniors, celebrating Valentine's isn't about Cupid. It's about good company

Seniors enjoy Valentine's Day events for community and connection, combating feelings of isolation.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dear Other Moms: Why Aren't You Talking To Me?

Many modern moms desire a supportive community but face isolation and lack of interaction from others in their neighborhood.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

For these seniors, celebrating Valentine's isn't about Cupid. It's about good company

Seniors enjoy Valentine's Day events for community and connection, combating feelings of isolation.
more#community
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

In American Photography' at the Rijksmuseum, a Foreign Lens on the American Dream

Robert Frank's work illustrates the contrast between American optimism and the underlying realities of life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Writing

Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett review secrets and solitude

Adam Haslett explores emotional trauma and interpersonal isolation in his novel Mothers and Sons.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Writing

The Lamb by Lucy Rose review a hard tale to shake

Feminist horror is gaining traction as a response to political shifts, providing therapeutic insights into female identities.
The Lamb explores female isolation and the complex dynamics of mother-daughter relationships in a gothic horror framework.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

Train Dreams review Joel Edgerton stuns in meditative period drama

Train Dreams artfully depicts the landscape of isolation and emotional undercurrents within a beautifully filmed narrative.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

'Lonely' Prince Harry chose exile in California after verbally annihilating family: expert

Prince Harry is feeling isolated in the US after criticizing his family and struggling to establish a career.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Writing

"A Visit from the Chief," by Samanta Schweblin

Lidia finds solace in routine despite personal loss and solitude as she navigates her responsibilities toward her mother and her daughter's absence.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
SF real estate

Naomi Watts Reveals She Was Stuck at Her L.A. Home Alone During 'Terrifying' California Wildfires-While Husband Billy Crudup Was Miles Away in New York

Naomi Watts experienced intense fear and isolation during the California wildfires while alone in her home.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Writing

"The St. Alwynn Girls at Sea," by Sheila Heti

Dani feels a profound sense of loss and longing for Sebastien, highlighting the impact of distance on young love.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Parenting

What's It Like to Have an Intense, Fussy, Alert Baby?

Parenting an intense, fussy baby is significantly more exhausting both physically and emotionally, often resulting in isolation for the parents.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Mauro Morandi, Italy's Robinson Crusoe, Dies at 85

Mauro Morandi lived 32 years in solitude on Budelli island, embracing isolation and reflection, becoming a symbol of self-chosen solitude.
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