RH Files Index - loneliness

I’m wondering if you have any thoughts about loneliness. I am middle-aged and richly blessed in life, with children, a husband and a good job that I enjoy. I have friends and interests, but still struggle with a sense of loneliness. It is a melancholy that varies in darkness. I don’t think anyone notices because I’m positive and often cheerful.

KARIN @ Issue no. 295

As one of your most consistent supporters who has followed every artistic move that you’ve made, I can’t read your new book or your letters, I can’t look at your social media and I can’t even listen to your music. Something I have always done since I know myself. I, we, have been supporting you all the way, in good and bad. But your silence left us feel alone. I know you don’t need mine or my fellow Iranians support, but for now, with all sadness, I step back.

SOLMAZ @ Issue no. 206

What do you think is the best way to cope with loneliness?

ELENA @ Issue no. 39