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EP 34 Women and Loneliness: Change It!
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As a society when women are lonely they often can not fix it on their own. We are programmed to not be vulnerable, put on a veneer of happiness and just get on with it.
"I take responsibility for not wanting to live by the old rules anymore. I wanted a life where I mattered."
Why Women Are Lonelier?
These are just 7 of the ways society causes us to be lonely.
1. Emotional Labor Without Reciprocity
2. Relational Identity
3. Cultural Competition
4. Shamed for Having Needs
5. The Caregiving Trap
6. Performative Social Connection
7. Invisibility with Age
The Healing Work, things you can do to work on loneliness
1. Set Boundaries
2. Reclaim Selfhood
3. Sisterhood Over Competition
4. Speak Your Truth
5. Honor Your
6. Create Real Connection
7. Refuse to Be Erased
Loneliness is not a personal failure — it’s a societal wound. But every time you choose honesty over pretending, connection over comparison, you are healing that wound. For you. For all us. We all collectively need to be more present. If you see someone trying to reach out, trying to connect be there with and for them. We are all a part of this planet, we all need to see each other more clearly. "
"So — what’s one bold, scary, beautiful thing you can do for yourself this week? You’re worth it. You matter. And if no one’s told you that today — I’m telling you now." Until next time have a TOTL day and give yourself a hug!!
Episode 23 on Self Talk and EP 28 on Confidence can help too!!
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