The Loneliness Epidemic: Why Community is More Important Than Ever

We live in a time when connection has never been easier—or more elusive.

Between social media, texting, and Zoom calls, it can feel like we’re always “plugged in.” Yet so many people are quietly suffering in isolation. In fact, loneliness has become so widespread that researchers now call it an epidemic, one that’s as damaging to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

We’re not meant to carry everything alone. And if you’ve been feeling the ache of disconnection, you’re far from alone.