Loneliness is an epidemic, even in the U.S. People may feel isolated and lonely because of death, age, divorce, moving, children growing up and of so many other things. I remember a transition period in my life where I dreaded weekends because I would be alone. If I had at least one plan for the weekend, it would be so much easier. I would go to church and wish someone would ask me to go to lunch with them. I had family nearby, but everyone was busy with their own lives!
Mother Teresa talks about the poverty of feeling unwanted in the following quote:
