I can relate to the loneliness, not as much from the homesteading angle, but I felt the same effect because I was the only woman among my work circle to leave the workforce and become a SAHM. Suddenly there was that “working mom” and “SAHM” divide that just intensified how lonely I already was, day after day of not going somewhere for adult interaction. Throw in the homesteading angle and the gap cracks open even wider—so your article really spoke to me!
I too thought a lot of folks would want to “get away” to relax in the country. It’s been an interesting revelation to see who does make the effort to maintain that contact, and who doesn’t. Maybe the silver lining is seeing who really cares the most?
I just saw your reply @mtnmeadowmomma sorry for not replying sooner. I am still learning how to navigate things around here :( I wish we were neighbours I can tell we would get along really well. It's nice we aren't alone in how we feel. :)
Oh, it’s fine! I’m sure I’ve missed responses too. And I agree that it would be nice to be neighbors. (There are a lot of folks on here that I wish I was neighbors with!)