Name: You are not alone in your loneliness
Uploaded: 2019-06-27T14:58:35Z
Duration: 10 min 26 s
Description: Being open and vulnerable with your loneliness, sadness and fear can help you find comfort and feel less alone, says writer and artist Jonny Sun. In an honest talk filled with his signature illustrations, Sun shares how telling stories about feeling like an outsider helped him tap into an unexpected community and find a tiny sliver of light in the darkness.

Jonny Sun: You are not alone in your loneliness

You are not alone in your loneliness

Being open and vulnerable with your loneliness, sadness and fear can help you find comfort and feel less alone, says writer and artist Jonny Sun. In an honest talk filled with his signature illustrations, Sun shares how telling stories about feeling like an outsider helped him tap into an unexpected community and find a tiny sliver of light in the darkness.

Sharing feelings of loneliness and imperfection can transform the internet from a void into a place of connection. When someone posted about feeling alien and alone after moving to MIT, responses from strangers sparked supportive microcommunities. Even simple jokes or confessions drew others in, proving that moments of openness online build real solidarity. Small acts of vulnerability reveal that no one is truly alone, even in the digital chaos.