“You need to make friends,” my coworker says while vigorously pressing the elevator floor button. She never turns to see my melancholic expression.
I try explaining the enclosing weighted blanket feeling of loneliness…
She huffs, holds her hand up, cutting my words, and says,
“You just need to make friends.”
Lauren Dennis is a Sailor who lives her life like a pirate, writing spirit-fueled flash across the globe. You can follow this Charleston, South Carolina native, all her travels, and creative exploration on Instagram at @laurenwritesloud.
So sad!
Good one. Succinct and cutting, but drawing thoughtful attention. The co-worker is a no-nonsense pistol.
That’s some people’s answer to everything. And make them out of what? Plaster and water?
Beautifully done! You are such a good writer. You have the skill to show what it’s like… even as if we’re living on a different planet, but occupying similar spaces.
So much said succinctly and deep. Well done!
Well done, Lauren! You captured very well some people’s erroneous response to depression.