Oh I adore this! A succinct and thoughtful framing of isolation vs connection - something I think about constantly since writing Alonement, and a question that comes right to the core of our humanity (the weird paradox of being fundamentally trapped in our own heads… but despite that thriving when we reach for community despite that). I totally agree the mental health narrative has become too skewed one way (I’m increasingly allergic to these polarities, unhelpful ways of thinking) and think you’ve explained that so well. Oh and I have this Shania documentary earmarked now… to watch with my mum! Thank you for a lovely Sunday read, and for the generous mention. x
Thanks for the response and such a close and generous read of this post! Great to hear your thoughts on this paradox and related polarities - certainly agree that they are unhelpful, but on the flip side it's also helpful to have people like you championing simple activities of things like having a coffee by yourself!
I hope you (and your Mum!) enjoy the Shania documentary 💃
Oh I adore this! A succinct and thoughtful framing of isolation vs connection - something I think about constantly since writing Alonement, and a question that comes right to the core of our humanity (the weird paradox of being fundamentally trapped in our own heads… but despite that thriving when we reach for community despite that). I totally agree the mental health narrative has become too skewed one way (I’m increasingly allergic to these polarities, unhelpful ways of thinking) and think you’ve explained that so well. Oh and I have this Shania documentary earmarked now… to watch with my mum! Thank you for a lovely Sunday read, and for the generous mention. x
Thanks for the response and such a close and generous read of this post! Great to hear your thoughts on this paradox and related polarities - certainly agree that they are unhelpful, but on the flip side it's also helpful to have people like you championing simple activities of things like having a coffee by yourself!
I hope you (and your Mum!) enjoy the Shania documentary 💃
Thanks again for your support xx