by Melanie Vetter | Oct 14, 2020 | Connection
It really feels good to be connected with friends, family, community. And these past six months have been a challenge, even for an introvert like me. We’ve had to be creative to stay connected. It’s been great to be able to “visit” with friends while walking socially...
by Melanie Vetter | Feb 12, 2020 | Connection
Loneliness affects more than one-third of American adults. Older adults are particularly vulnerable, but adolescents, and especially freshmen in college, are some of the lonliest people in the U.S. And loneliness is the number one fear of young people today, including...
by Melanie Vetter | Feb 18, 2019 | Connection
My parent’s health is challenging right now, and it’s really hard being across the country. I’m spending a lot of time worrying, making and fielding calls from healthcare providers, checking in with my parents, wanting to be with them, mourning what they can no longer...
by Melanie Vetter | Nov 1, 2017 | Connection
I believe connection is one of the most important elements in my life. And science agrees. As pointed out in this article, feeling connected makes us “less likely to experience sadness, loneliness, low self-esteem, and problems with eating and sleeping”. And, it...
