It is now understood that isolation and loneliness are perhaps some of the biggest contributors to mental, physical and emotional illness. Being lonely can happen even when we are with people if they cannot hear us and if we cannot truly connection to our real selves with them. Connections with the wrong sorts of people can be just as damaging as being alone. Some of us who are ultra sensitive due to inborn temperament and damaging trauma in childhood may chose solitude which is a little different to isolation but we may also sadly be sent to a kind of psychic wilderness at times. The following is a post I wrote back in 2016 after a particularly poignant visit from my older (now dead) sister’s oldest son. I cannot reblog it as I have already re-shared before so please follow the link below if you are interested in reading it.
Emerging From The Dark Night 
Deb,
I am blessed with good friends who sincerely care about my well being. Even so, I admit to shutting down for long periods of time. It’s not uncommon to get a text from a friend asking if I’m alright. And usually I don’t realize the time has gone by.
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Yes Marc, I don’t know why I am hard on myself for shutting down. Maybe because my Mum always accused me of ‘isolating’ but there is nothing wrong with it at all. I see that now. We do what we need to do and that is right for us.
Thanks so much for this comment. I value you so very much Marc. xoox
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Aww, thank you Deb.
Peace and love to you.
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And you, dear friend … ❤
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