When I was first given this topic, I thought of it in a romantic way. At the time I was in a relationship. However I have been single for much of my adult life and always had my children at home with me. so even before the relationship, I had them.
And then the
relationship ended, and my children are not at home, and I am now alone. However,
I work from home, so my wonderful staff come in every day. And I have 8 amazing
dogs who keep me company every second of every day. And I have the most amazing
family and friends and support networks all around me. Virtually, for the most
part, but there nevertheless. And I began to think firstly, about all the people
who spent lockdown alone. Who had been retrenched, lost their homes, lost loved
ones. How this has been a year of being alone
Alone with your fears,
alone with your worries. Not allowed to see parents, siblings, or extended
family. Some parents not being able to see their children.
How many people could
see no other alternative but to end their lives. Because they could not deal with
the loneliness. The solitude. The voices inside of them that other people
silence.
And so, in conclusion,
we all need to be okay with being alone. Because at the end of the day it’s the
only relationship that will last until you take your last breath – your one
with yourself.
Be kind to one another
