December arrives with sparkle, celebration, and constant reminders of togetherness. Christmas dinners, holiday parties, New Year’s countdowns, everywhere you look, connection is on display. Yet for many people, this season doesn’t feel warm or joyful. It feels isolating. The holidays have a way of amplifying what’s already there. And in a digitally connected world, loneliness can feel even sharper, not because connection is impossible, but because meaningful connection often