A new study out of Brigham Young University compares a lack of social relationships to other health risks:
* Equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day
* Equivalent to being an alcoholic
* More harmful than not exercising
* Twice as harmful as obesity
I’ve done numerous weekend group therapy workshops. You get to be fly on the wall, hearing about the various challenges of potentially 14 - 16 people per workshop. My key take away is that although our stories are unique, the human condition is eerily universal. The result for my time, effort and money has been an enduring sense of belonging… of knowing I’m not alone, which has made up for some of the gaps in family support. Just sayin’ :) Hugs. XO
Blessings,
Chatgirl
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