I feel so lonely help me

The Spiritual Power of Solitude: How to Find Joy in Being Alone

For many women, the idea of spending time alone can feel unsettling. We’re taught early on that connection is safety, that company is happiness. But true spiritual growth often begins in the quiet spaces — the ones we create for ourselves.

Solitude is not loneliness — it’s sacred space
Loneliness stems from feeling disconnected, but sacred solitude invites deep connection with yourself. In those quiet moments, free from outside demands, your true voice emerges. You begin to listen not to what the world expects, but to what your heart actually needs. read more

By Alison Wem, ago

I feel so alone….

When life is really challenging, sometimes we can feel really alone. Typically, this is at times of change. Most commonly this is as a result of one of the three Ds – divorce, debt and death. Sadly, more than one of these can happen at the same time.

How do you cope when you feel very alone with a big challenge, like one of the 3 Ds?

Your greatest friend and guide at times like this is your soul. Many people don’t realise they are in contact with their soul. I spoke to mine for years not realising who he was. read more

By Alison Wem, ago

Feeling sad when everyone else is happy?

Sadness often goes hand-in-hand with loneliness. You can feel lonely in an unhappy relationship, family or city. Humans are tribal by nature so loneliness is the hardest of conditions. I experienced loneliness as a widow in my 40s. With two children life was very busy but inside I had an aching loneliness. I count my blessings that I fell in love again and my husband came with a large, boisterous and loving family.

Over Christmas and the New Year festivities many of us have enjoyed time with friends and family – even if there were some irritations along the way. Sadly many have spent this time alone. Or a person who normally lives alone, who has spent time with people, is now faced with going home to a lonely life. How daunting is that? read more

By Alison Wem, ago