There’s a loneliness no one talks about.
Not the kind that comes from being alone—
but the kind that creeps in while you’re surrounded.
Conversations feel surface-level.
Smiles feel scripted.
You’re “on,” but not with anyone.
That’s where I was.
Always available. Always agreeable.
But rarely present. Rarely seen.
Social wellness isn’t about how many people you know.
It’s about how safe you feel being yourself around them.
And the truth? I had to unlearn a lot of what I thought connection meant.
- I stopped saying yes when I meant no.
- I stopped chasing people who only loved the version of me that over-delivered.
- I started being okay with quiet hangouts. With fewer texts. With more realness.
At first, it felt like isolation.
But over time, it became alignment.
I didn’t need more people—I needed better energy between fewer of them.
And more importantly, I needed to reconnect with myself, so I could show up honestly in any room.
Because when you’re not trying to perform, protect, or please…
You make space for actual connection.
Social wellness is not about constant interaction.
It’s about intentional energy exchange.
Say yes to the people who make you feel calm inside your own body.
That’s real connection.
That’s the Cushy way.
