Loneliness hurts and it may create a feeling of shame. But you are not alone; the pandemic has increased feelings of loneliness. Loneliness is an emotion. As such, it indicates something needs to be addressed to maintain balance. Managing lonely feelings requires us to "step out of our comfort zone." Join Liv as she outlines her research, sharing the essentials of loneliness in thirty minutes. Loneliness is like a scar; we all have them, they don't go away, but we can heal from the intense pain. To watch the slide presentation, join Liv on her You Tube channel at "Olivia Ash." And if you're a paper person, there's a free handout on Managing Loneliness at  https://www.livbalanced.net/loneliness