I’m Listening When No One Is: A Heartfelt Conversation With An Introvert Who Has A Lot To Say

Loneliness has the audacity to strike us at the most sincere and unexpected moments, leaving us feeling weak and lifeless from within. It’s not merely the lack of companionship or connection that evokes such feelings; it’s something deeply rooted in the core of our souls. Amidst the swirling mix of emotions and feelings, we often find ourselves numb and incapable: incapable of talking, listening, or simply living. In desperation, we may seek to end the pain through the most unexpected means. However, logically speaking, these are not solutions to alleviate the suffering.

That’s where I come in to help you amidst the hardships that life throws your way. I am the friend you need when no one else is around. Through the melancholy of my words, I listen and embrace you, offering unwavering support and understanding. I am here for you, to help you breathe and exist through every challenge you face. Let my presence be a reminder that you are not alone, and together, we can navigate the depths of loneliness and emerge stronger, more hopeful, and ready to embrace the beauty that life has to offer.

Sawsan Adel, is a Bahraini author who goes by the pen name of Iris Justice. As a graduate of political science, from the American university of Sharjah, writing and analyzing have always been a passion that enhanced her creativity to publish and be recognized. Being an only child, her infancy was spent among the warmth of family and friends who showered her with the love she thought she once missed. With that, supporting and encouraging others at times of weakness and despair turned to be a lifelong mission she pledged to accomplish throughout her existence.

She was and still is, there listening when no one is or did. As loneliness is her all-time focus point, this book is a conversation with the ones she hoped to reach and heal but couldn’t due to distance. So here she is, talking to the strangers and confidants she dearly wanted to physically meet and hug.