7 Surprising Habits of Strong Women Hiding Deep Loneliness You Never Noticed
Lisa was lonely. Her work became her refuge, a place to escape from the echo of an empty home. She immersed herself in tasks and deadlines so she didn’t have to confront the loneliness waiting at her doorstep every evening.
It wasn’t that she didn’t want friends or companionship. But her struggle with loneliness had led her to build a fortress around herself, using work as her shield.
As someone who was close to Lisa, it took me quite some time to recognize this pattern. But once I did, it gave me a deeper understanding of her struggles and allowed me to offer support in ways that mattered.
