The power of solitude: Thriving on your own without feeling lonely

By  Haika Gerson

What you need to know:

  • We’re always told that independence is the goal. Move out, make your own money, and stand on your own two feet.
  • No one really talks about the downside—how independence can sometimes feel like isolation.
  • In Tanzania, where community is everything, being alone can feel unnatural.

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