Do shows like Sex and the City give us an unrealistic idea of friendship? 🤔 #LetsTalkLoneliness
Marmalade Trust
Non-profit Organizations
Bristol, Avon 2,622 followers
Charity dedicated to recognising loneliness and helping people make new friendships. Home of #LonelinessAwarenessWeek
About us
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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marmaladetrust.org
External link for Marmalade Trust
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Bristol, Avon
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
Locations
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St Pauls Learning Centre, 94 Grosvenor Rd, St Paul's
Bristol, Avon BS2 8XJ, GB
Employees at Marmalade Trust
Updates
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Anyone else find that listening to strangers openly discuss their thoughts, experiences, and emotions can help with feelings of loneliness? Here are our top podcasts that offer solace and understanding when you're feeling lonely. ⬇️
Feeling lonely? 11 podcasts to help you feel less alone
marmaladetrust.org
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Did you know, 16-24-year-olds are the loneliest age group in the UK? 🤔
Young people are more likely to be lonely than elderly folk, research reveals
express.co.uk
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For #WorldPhotoDay, we can't help but throwback to this happy photo of one of our members 🧡 Sharing these special moments of connection between our volunteers and Marmalade members makes us so happy!
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Thank you to Marmalade supporter Rebekah who shared her story on Instagram during #LonelinessAwarenessWeek... "I spent most of my life feeling lonely. It didn’t matter if I was in a sea of people, I felt unable to connect honestly in a way that felt authentically me. I was scared to reach out and let people know. Stigma and misunderstanding about loneliness continually shut down attempts to start the vulnerable conservations I needed to feel connected. Today, I still feel lonely sometimes, but I learned how to connect with a few individuals and embrace alone time as separate from loneliness. I don’t need to be around people to feel fulfilled but I do need people to live and love 🌞🛹☕️💕🫶🍅🎙️🍝🌸🌳" Have you felt lonely? What helped you reach out and feel connected? What can you do to help someone feeling lonely? @rkulidzan on Instagram
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This week on our blog, we're delighted to shine a light on the brilliant advice written by long-time Marmalade Trust supporter and psychotherapist, John-Paul Davies. 🙌 “Loneliness isn’t just about being on your own, you can be lonely and surrounded by people. Your loneliness can arise from not being able to talk about the things that are important to you." Read more ⬇️
Men and loneliness: Tips for connection and making new friends
marmaladetrust.org
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All it takes is one act of kindness to make someone's day. 💛 Try these ideas! ☀️ Text someone good morning! Try to share something specific that will make them smile. 📚 Take the books you've already read, and donate them to a shelter, your local library, or the neighbourhood school! ☕️ Ask an older person in your life about their past. Older people often have some of the best anecdotes and give great advice – ask someone to share their story! All it takes is one act of kindness to make someone's day.
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Our Companions project supports Marmalade members in making new connections and finding social activity in their local community. 💛 One of our members told us: “I still feel full of life and I don’t want to be sitting at home alone, doing nothing. Marmalade has made me feel like I’m part of something again.” Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eBGhnGVD
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"It was scary putting myself out there at first, but I’ve ended up happier than I’ve ever been, and have built new and existing connections that continue to enrich my life." Making friends as an adult can be tricky. Andrew took on an experiment in New York City to challenge this... https://lnkd.in/e6TPEdJw
Loneliness Led Me To Asking 1000 People To Be My Friend, This Is How It Went
huffingtonpost.co.uk
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More than half of teenagers feel isolated during the summer holidays, with a quarter saying the holidays are their loneliest time of the entire year. 👉 We know summer holidays can be filled with fun adventures and exciting plans, and it's easy to get caught up in the highlights you see on your friends' social media pages. 👉 But remember, social media doesn't always show the full picture. Even when it seems like everyone around you is having a blast, it's essential to remember that loneliness can affect anyone, regardless of how busy or popular they may seem. 👉 Loneliness isn't about the number of plans you have or the places you go—it's about the absence of meaningful connections. 👉 It's a feeling that can creep in, even when you're surrounded by people. So, if you ever find yourself feeling lonely during this summer break, know that you're not alone. 👉 Loneliness is incredibly common, and it's okay to acknowledge and address it. Read our latest blog for tips on summer holiday loneliness ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eZ9bujtK *Research from National Citizen Service (NCS)
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