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Marmalade Trust

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We are a charity dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness and empowering people to make connections. 🧡 Creator and host of #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

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Not at all. Loneliness is a normal emotion. It's our body's way of telling us we don’t have the right amount of social connections or the emotional depth to our relationships that we need - a prompt for us to connect or reconnect with people in positive and meaningful ways.

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One of the most frequently searched questions about loneliness: How do I know if I'm lonely?

We've put together 7 questions to help you uncover more about how you're feeling ⬇️

marmaladetrust.org/post/lonelines…

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Small acts can help give you immediate relief from , experts say. Read about the low-effort steps therapists take in their own lives when feelings of loneliness or isolation start to creep in. ⬇️

time.com/6835564/what-t…

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We're looking for short-term volunteers in to support a Marmalade member to make new connections and find social activity in their local community.

Sign up or read more here ⬇️
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We're looking for short-term volunteers in #Bristol to support a Marmalade member to make new connections and find social activity in their local community. Sign up or read more here ⬇️ marmaladetrust.org/marmalade-comp…
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📱 This month, we're answering your most Googled questions...

The answer? 16-24-year-olds who are the loneliest age group in the UK.

Almost half (44%) of UK adults feel chronically lonely, with younger people feeling lonely most often.

Read more ➡️ marmaladetrust.org/loneliness-gui…

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If you know us, you'll know how much we 🧡 to read articles which talk about loneliness in an open and honest way.

Loneliness is a normal human emotion. It's our signal to find meaningful connection. Let's leave the stigma out of it.

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New research shows that autistic people are more likely to experience loneliness and experience it far more acutely, than neurotypical people.

Read more about this fascinating study ➡️ bit.ly/AutismLoneline…

New research shows that autistic people are more likely to experience loneliness and experience it far more acutely, than neurotypical people. Read more about this fascinating study ➡️ bit.ly/AutismLoneline… #AutismAcceptanceWeek #WAAD24 #AutismAwareness
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Discover our brand new fundraising pack, with everything you need to join ! 🙌 You'll find tips and tricks for getting started, plus social media posts and posters to help you spread the word ⬇️

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Discover our brand new fundraising pack, with everything you need to join #TeamMarmalade! 🙌 You'll find tips and tricks for getting started, plus social media posts and posters to help you spread the word ⬇️ bit.ly/My-fundraising…
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With loneliness in young people on the ⬆️ and reading on the ⬇️, could book clubs be the answer to switching things up?

refinery29.com/en-au/loneline…

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Loneliness and isolation: these terms are often confused. Here's the difference and why the distinction is important ⬇️

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📢 Spread the word! We need volunteers for our Marmalade Companions project! ☎️

We're looking for short-term volunteers in to support a Marmalade member to make new connections and find social activity in their local community ⬇️

marmaladetrust.org/marmalade-comp…

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It is a natural human reaction when we're not getting our social needs met.

If left unchecked, loneliness can start to affect our mental and physical health but it’s important to know that first and foremost, it’s a normal and natural feeling ➡️ marmaladetrust.org/quickguidetolo…

It is a natural human reaction when we're not getting our social needs met. If left unchecked, loneliness can start to affect our mental and physical health but it’s important to know that first and foremost, it’s a normal and natural feeling ➡️ marmaladetrust.org/quickguidetolo…
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Really interesting episode of , where Michael B. Jordan opened up about the loneliness that comes with fame.

Listen here ⬇️

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Research published this week found that middle-aged English people are the loneliest in Europe

Brits in mid-life are more likely to suffer from the effects of isolation than previous generations were, the study by Arizona State University found.

independent.co.uk/life-style/lon…

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Again and again, when humans are observed and probed and quizzed on what makes them feel happy, the answer always seems to be - other people.
Not things, or even experiences, but our connections with other people.

marmaladetrust.org/post/happiness

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⭐ 10th - 16th June ⭐ Save the date for 2024!

We're set to share our exciting plans with you very soon!

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⭐ 10th - 16th June ⭐ Save the date for #LonelinessAwarenessWeek 2024! We're set to share our exciting plans with you very soon! Sign up to our newsletter for updates ⬇️ lonelinessawarenessweek.org
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As the only one in my friendship group who's single and without kids, I know what it's like to feel lonely.

I live alone and I'm a seasoned lone traveller, solitary cafe go-er and solo diner.

Here's 10 things I remind myself to do on those days when I'm feeling isolated.

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