We are not talking about food, nor what it feels like on an empty stomach. One person described loneliness after the death of their mate as gnawing hunger. In a country with more than 300 million residents; according to Duke University researchers, the number of people between 1985 and 2004, who said there was no one with whom they discussed important matters tripled, to 25 percent. Loneliness is a condition that effects more people than we probably realized.
Loneliness is not necessarily being alone. We could be lonely in a crowd of people or all alone by ourselves. Some people may think that it is a sign of weakness. Others, that there is something wrong with me if I am lonely. This is a very common experience, especially for those who have lost a mate. You may feel you do not have any choice in the way you feel and know of no way out of this boxed in feeling. You may also feel depressed and all alone in the way you feel. You may wonder if this feeling will ever go away.
Again, you are not the first person to feel this way after a traumatic loss, and the pain will ease with time and support. It may seem your loneliness ebbs and flows and certain triggers will bring it to the front such as a fragrance or a particular sound. To overcome, remember your blessings up to this point. Remember you are not alone, (Job 8:21 and 1 Peter 5:7). Remember to dwell on the positives, (Philippians 4:6-8). You have many positives, and much to be thankful. You are of worth!
