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Forming connections with others from "summary" of Wild by Cheryl Strayed
In the wilderness, where the world seemed vast and empty, I found myself craving connection with others. It was as if the solitude had amplified my need for human contact, for conversation, for camaraderie. As I walked mile after mile on the Pacific Crest Trail, I couldn't help but think about the people I had left behind - my family, my friends, my ex-husband. I longed to hear their voices, to feel their presence beside me. Despite the physical distance that separated us, I found that forming connections with others was still possible. Through the letters I received at various stops along the trail, I felt a sense of closeness to those who mattered most to me. Their words were like a lifeline, pulling me back to reality when the loneliness threatened to engulf me. But it wasn't just the people I knew who helped me feel connected. Along the...
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