Chapter 1: The Loneliness Trap - How to Escape It For many seniors, loneliness is not just a fleeting emotion. Loneliness has become a way of life. What initially starts as a few quiet days can turn into weeks, months, or even years of loneliness and isolation. The world outside feels distant as relationships fade and reaching out becomes more difficult. The loneliness trap is not just about being physically alone; it’s about feeling unseen, unheard, and disconnected from the world. The trap often happens unexpectedly. It can begin with a major life change like losing a spouse, retiring from a longtime job, or children leaving the family home. At first, loneliness may seem tolerable but as the number of friends becomes less and less, and your daily interactions become fewer, loneliness begins to take its toll. The longer you feel alone, the harder it is to escape from its clutches. It gives you a false belief like “Nobody wants to hear from me,” “I d...
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