Shared Isolation

Loneliness is a universal experience, yet it manifests in deeply personal ways. It’s the echo of an empty room, the silence in a crowded space, or the weight of history carried quietly across generations. At its core, loneliness is not just the absence of company—it is the longing for connection, for meaning, for understanding.

This collection is an exploration of loneliness in its many forms: the solitude we feel within ourselves, the disconnect within our families, the ache of unfulfilled partnerships, the alienation from our communities, and the inherited isolation that lingers across time. Through stories, reflections, and cultural works, I seek to explore the intricate paths of isolation and the resilience that emerges when we confront it.

Loneliness can be an ache, but it can also be a canvas—an opportunity to rediscover oneself, to build chosen families, and to heal the bonds that connect us to one another. This is not just a chronicle of solitude; it’s a meditation on the ways we can transform isolation into connection and loss into meaning.

Welcome to Shared Isolation. May you find your story here—and perhaps, a sense of belonging.

Loneliness

What is Loneliness? What is the Oppossite?

Personal Solitude

When I Was 8 Years Old... Date With Yourself

Solitude in Family

House Taken Over Coco

Solitude in Society

The Nobodies The Land of Oblivion

Loneliness in Relationships

The Hardest 'No' in Life A Moment of Light