Tag: loneliness

The Grief of Recognition: When Mothers, Wives, and Women Disappear Into Duty

I always thought grief required a death, a separation, some clear rupture. So when I sat down to write about grief today, I hesitated. What right did I have? But grief, can also be the ache of finally seeing clearly; Of recognizing yourself in the women you once failed to understand. Despite the perfect December … Continue reading The Grief of Recognition: When Mothers, Wives, and Women Disappear Into Duty

Loneliness & Mental Health: Talk to Strangers. It’s Therapeutic!

This would be a long article but I promise I won’t bore you with redundant information. Before I make my point, here’s two bitter sweet stories of loneliness and how talking to random strangers helped. Two Stories Source: Freepik.com The first story dates back to 2010. I was a fresh graduate, severely hit by recession, … Continue reading Loneliness & Mental Health: Talk to Strangers. It’s Therapeutic!