In Answer to Loneliness: A Reflection

Dying to Tell You · Dec 18, 2025 · 6m

In this week's reflection on his interview with Shutes—which, of course, you should go listen to—Cody discusses the recurring theme of loneliness among people living with chronic illness or experiencing grief. Or really, anyone.

As some of you might know, this year Cody left his job and, more importantly, co-workers he cares deeply for. And so the theme of loneliness applies not just to those with illness, not just those grieving or trying to navigate relationships that can change in the face of mortality, but all of us. Especially at this time of year, when the emphasis on gathering together…