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In this honest, heartfelt piece, Drew Davies talks about the loneliness that took him by surprise and how speaking about it helped him heal. My loneliness caught me by surprise, as I’m sure it does for many of us. A family member died. A long-term relationship ended. Our mutual friends became less mutual. I found myself living – and working – alone, and the walls started to close in. I’m a novelist, so I’m used to spending a lot of time by myself. My last book, “The Locked-Aw

In this guest blog for Loneliness Awareness Week, Life Story Writer Rachel Lewis shares how her “Memories and Milestones” project uses creative storytelling to build connection, confidence, and community, helping people feel less alone and more understood. Loneliness can touch anyone, at any stage of life. It affects our confidence, health, and sense of belonging. As a Life Story Writer, I’ve seen how powerful it can be when people take time to reflect, reconnect, and share t

Georgina from loneliness charity Re-engage discusses new conversations and learning in the field of loneliness.

New research conducted by Marmalade Trust, in partnership with Ipsos, reveals stigma is stopping people opening up about loneliness.