Hello, Friends! I'm embarking on an exciting venture and would be honored to have your company on this journey. Over the years, I've witnessed my circle of friends shift, and in those transitions, I found myself grappling with profound loneliness.
I didn't recognize it at first, but I was grieving. Grieving for lost friendships, severed connections, and the uncertainty of the future, all while yearning for the past. What I craved most was a sense of connection and belonging, something fundamental to our well-being.
Loneliness, as we all know, has been an ongoing issue, exacerbated by the pandemic when we were confined to solitude or small social circles. I felt it acutely during that period, living alone and experiencing minimal physical contact with others during the quarantine.
However, what sustained me through those trying times was the realization that we were all navigating this new reality together. It was a shared responsibility to help restore a semblance of normalcy. In a way, it made the journey seem less lonely.
Fast forward to today, and life is gradually returning to a semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy with more events and social opportunities. Yet, many of us have forgotten how to nurture those special connections with one another. It's a skill that requires practice; otherwise, we risk losing our sense of community, and loneliness can creep back in.
My mission is to guide people on how to rekindle those connections, discover authentic friendships, and contribute to a less lonely world. It's a monumental task, but it's one we can only achieve together. We're in this as a community.
In this blog, I'll explore topics related to friendships, dating, connection, communication, belonging, and share intriguing resources I stumble upon.
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With gratitude,
Nicole
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