When life is necessarily small, the more negative feelings we’ve managed to keep in abeyance can loom large, says Annalisa BarbieriI had adjusted to living alone after I was widowed six years ago, and since the lockdown friends have telephoned frequently and I chat to neighbours at a distance.Although I feel I am one of the lucky ones and should be fine, I miss, above all, hugs and physical closeness. I have also started to resent people with partners, children or cuddly pets (which I have not done before). Continue reading…
Via: I am used to living alone. Why has lockdown made me feel invisible? | Annalisa Barbieri

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