Did you know that earlier this May, the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory declaring loneliness a new public health epidemic in the United States? Being lonely and isolated is dangerous to your health on many levels, so in this episode, Gretta shares how to build a support network. She provides tips on who to connect with after being ghosted, how to make new friends, and ways to be a good friend.

Resources Mentioned:

• Advisory: The Healing Effects of Social Connection
• BetterHelp.com
• TalkSpace.com
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Free Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com
• Meetup.com 
• EventBrite.com
• Reddit and the NeedAFriend SubReddit
• How Long it Takes to Make Friends

Connect with Gretta:

Private Coaching with Gretta

Free Guide: What to Say To Your Ghost

Free Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com

Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo Zaiah

Disclaimer:  This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals. 

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Note to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."