Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What loneliness feels like around the world
Even before the pandemic, three in five Americans were lonely. That’s according to a survey that Cigna released in January.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenEven before the pandemic, three in five Americans were lonely. That’s according to a survey that Cigna released in January. To get a sense of what these people were feeling, three students began collecting letters, artwork, and social media posts all about loneliness. They’ve gathered 35,000 messages since March, when COVID-19 struck. Their project is called Dear Loneliness.
