Most of the time we try to fill this void with someone else. We think our spouse will step up, or expect our friends to call or text and say the perfect thing. When they don’t, we can feel even more alone.

So what can we do? Are we just destined to feel sad, lonely, and emotionally abandoned? That is up to us. Instead of merely waiting for others to support you, here are some steps that you can take to support yourself. … More Suffering Alone: Strategies for Self-Comfort