Painting the
Landscape of Loneliness
THE DRIVE TO CONNECT AND THE STRATEGIES TO IDENTIFY YOUR NEEDS
We are in an epidemic of loneliness right now, and this book does an excellent job of reframing something we all experience as scary and shameful, into an opportunity for self-discovery. There are so many great nuggets to ponder! This book is a must read for anyone struggling with loneliness!
~ Jessica Buchanan, New York Times Bestselling Author of Impossible Odds & the Deserts to Mountaintops Anthology Series
Liv discusses her memoir on learning through loneliness.
Loneliness is not a life sentence.
In Painting the Landscape of Loneliness, author Olivia Ash invites you on a transformative journey to understand the complex terrain of human isolation, while discovering the path towards genuine connection and self-discovery.
In a world more interconnected than ever before, loneliness remains an epidemic, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. Ash delves into the very heart of this pervasive issue, dismantling the misconceptions surrounding it. With compassion and keen insight, she reveals that loneliness is a universal human experience, often overlooked or misunderstood.
A blend of relatable real-life stories and compelling research, the book offers a valuable roadmap for recognizing and comprehending the unique emotional needs that form the foundation of our feelings of isolation. Ash goes on to provide practical strategies that enable us to reestablish connections, both with ourselves and the people around us.
The message of the book is clear: We are not imprisoned by loneliness; we hold the power to remove those bars and open the doors to genuine connections. Painting the Landscape of Loneliness empowers you to become the artist of your own life, enabling you to paint over the landscape of loneliness with vibrant colors of connection, self-awareness, and purpose. It is a compelling narrative of hope and resilience, reminding us that we are not alone in our quest for human connection.
You’re not alone in feeling lonely; reader feedback:
“This book is touches on so many aspects of loneliness. I don’t feel that it is talked about enough. You can be all the things in life and still feel lonely. I know at times I have felt that myself. This book gave me solitude knowing there are others out there struggling and I’m not alone in the way I feel.” ~ Courtney from the U.S.
“The words in this book spoke directly to my heart with understanding and empathy. In the past 18 months since my divorce I have visited the lands of loneliness talked about in the book. In reading it I've never felt more seen and cheered on to live life to its fullest. This is a must read for anyone who has ever felt lonely!” ~ Sue from the U.S.
A beautifully written memoir from someone who had lived some life! This book walks you through love, loss, pain, and loneliness. It is so real, making you feel seen in your darkest moments.
A must read!” ~ LA from the U.S.
This book is the companion for anyone who has ever felt like their journey is a solitary one. Ash offers the validation from an educated professional, researcher, and trusted friend. To be seen by an author through their words is such a comfort when the world feels dark. Ash's book blooms with the authors revelations of self and universal truths, and her vulnerability is stunning. Share this read with the artists, intellectuals, dreamers, do-ers, and anyone interested to know and understand their feelings that keep them separate, shy or isolated. If we all have these same feelings, maybe we're not really alone.” ~ Dre from the U.S.
“We must process the grief of loss, even if the loss has never inhabited consciousness. We must grieve the loss of hope in wishes that did not, and will not, come to fruition as dreamed. We must feel through the pain. We must also find a supportive network—at least one soul—to whom we can pour out the pain of loneliness. This process is critical to lessening its intensity, reframing our perspective, and building resiliency.
~ Painting the Landscape of Loneliness
THE OPPORTUNITY WITHIN LONELINESS
Listen to Liv explain essentials of loneliness based upon her 2022 published research: Loneliness in COVID-19, Life, & the Law.
Liv chats with the We Should Talk about That (westat) podcast on the opportunity within loneliness…if we’re willing to be vulnerable, listen, and act.