The Feeling of Isolation

The feeling of isolation commonly associated with SSA is not unique to those who struggle with SSA.

From a cryptogram:
The typical American today is a graduate of a multiversity who lives in a condominium in a megalopolis, works for a conglomerate, and feels lonesome.

Unfortunately, that is likely true.

One Sunday I spoke at the stake's young adult ward. To begin my remarks, I asked for a show of hands of those who sometimes felt lonely or alone. Over half raised their hands.

My conclusion is that most people feel alone and lonely.

President Hinckley also addressed the issue (Ensign, November 1997, 68-69):
"But there are many things we must do as we move forward the work to a new and promising century.  Simply put, we must be better Latter-day Saints.  We must be more neighborly.  We cannot live a cloistered existence in this world.  We are a part of the whole of humanity....Let us be friendly.  Let us be helpful.  Let us live the golden Rule.  Let us be neighbors of whom it might be said, 'He or she was the best neighbor I ever had.'"

The next time you are in priesthood meeting and feel isolated and alone, sit next to someone.  Talk to him.  Ask him about himself.  He is probably feeling alone also.