How to deal with loneliness and isolation over the holidays
This is normally a time of year to gather, reflect, and celebrate. But the advice to keep ourselves, our families, and our communities safe is to stay home. Here’s how to balance the feelings of guilt and depression that brings up.
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It has been nine months now since the country, mostly, shut down due to COVID-19. In that time maybe you’ve had socially distanced walks with friends, dined outdoors over the summer, and probably spent way too much time on Zoom. But, despite our best efforts, it’s fair to say that 2020 has been a year of isolation for the vast majority of people.