“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.” — Bell Hooks

If you have been lonely for a long time, connection can start to feel awkward.

Not impossible.

Just rusty.

Like trying to use a door that hasn’t been opened in years.

You want friendship. You want...

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity.” — Brené Brown 

This one is sneaky. You say you want closeness. You say you want deeper friendship.

You say you want love, support, and real connection.

But the second somebody gets too close, you pull bac...