Crowds can make loneliness sharper, not smaller. For some, the noise and laughter only highlight how disconnected they feel ...

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Being human is a tough gig. Without exception, it involves pain and struggle. Still, everyone’s hurdles are not equal. Some face such difficulties throughout their childhood that they come to believe ...