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What does it mean?
Loneliness is compared to imprisonment due to its isolating effect.
In plain terms
Being alone can feel like being locked up.
What can you take from it?
Isolation can feel restrictive and confining.

Where it applies

  • social isolation
  • breakup
  • remote work

Putting it to work

  • seeking connection
  • mental health check
  • building community

Questions to consider

  • When do you feel most alone?
  • How do you cope?

Another view

Some people find solitude peaceful rather than imprisoning.

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