Loneliness is often a big part of sadness, but thankfully that’s fixable. Loneliness is often self-imposed. It is my own tendency to isolate when I’m sad, and it is really the opposite of what I should do. But a body seems to resist this social medicine, and my bed calls to me stronger than anything else. Signing up for classes that I am paying for and enjoy helps me through times like this. The camaraderie builds and I find myself grabbing appetizers after improv comedy class or having a summer porch tea after meeting at a networking event.