Self-imposed social isolation is a complex issue. I know it’s complex because I’ve experienced it myself. And to be honest, I’m still experiencing it to a certain degree. This video explores social isolation and why being alone isn’t always by accident: it’s often a choice.

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Video: When being alone is a choice... (personal journey)

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00:00 - Intro
02:31 - The complexity of social isolation
07:07 - Hiding from people
13:53 - When aloneness goes wrong
17:01 - Is there a solution?

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