Loneliness
The Courage to Encounter Yourself and Others
Loneliness is still associated with shame. We often find it hard to talk about it and admit that we are lonely. With her book, the renowned psychotherapist Irmtraud Tarr wants to help us understand that this taboo feeling is part of everyday life and not something that we must hide. Loneliness can be understood as a warning signal that makes us sit up and take notice, motivating us to change something: namely, to develop compassion for ourselves and others. Accepting our loneliness can create a kind of serenity if we do not see it as a deficit but an opportunity to encounter ourselves and others.
- Different perspective on the taboo topic of loneliness
- Includes author’s personal experiences
