isolation

A poem by Jo-Anne Gordon When you were born, the world was torn into separate corners. New rules were madefor labour and playwhile each country raised its borders. When I was born,the world was worn but we shook another’s hand freely. It’s changed a lot, may I offer what I’ve […]

Dear Daughter

26 Feb, 2021 in Feb 2021: Expectations tagged community / connection / isolation by Jo-Anne Gordon

As I think about the year that has just passed, if I could change only one thing, it would be how connected I feel to those who are important to me. How about you? Do you feel connected in a world of so much isolation? One of the most significant […]

Choosing connection over fame and fortune

15 Nov, 2019 in November 2019: Fame and Fortune / Radio Scripts tagged compassion / connection / isolation by Amanda

“More than one-quarter of us feel lonely for at least three days a week.” Australian Loneliness Report Throughout our life, we will hold hands with many different people. We begin by grasping our mother’s finger, a friend in the playground and eventually the hand of the one we love, and maybe finally, as […]

Loneliness – You Are Not Alone

10 May, 2019 in May 2019: Holding Hands / Radio Scripts tagged #fear / anxiety / community / connection / holdinghands / isolation / loneliness / radioscript / wellbeing by Penny