Mother Teresa once said, “Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty.”
Growing up can be an isolating experience. Although you are surrounded by people of a similar age, it may seem as if you are going through distinct changes and struggles that no one else seems to understand. Perhaps this is true to some extent. There is always something that separates us. Human beings are so unique that there are no two people who can possibly have the exact same experiences or perspectives. We are born alone, and ultimately, we will die alone. Nevertheless, the need for human connection is quite universal. There is no one on this planet who can thrive without another person.