I have acquaintances at work and neighbors I wave to but when I got sick last month I realized there was nobody I could call to bring me soup or just check on me.
More people experience this than they realize.
The architecture of modern life creates the illusion of connection while leaving us fundamentally alone when we most need care.
“Where Are You with Making friends as an adult — the difficulty?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.