Share your story: Have you experienced loneliness?

A comprehensive survey conducted by the European Parliament late last year had found that Ireland was, in fact, the loneliest country in the entire Continent. Keith Duggan is writing about our “loneliness epidemic” in The Irish Times this weekend.

Have you experienced loneliness in your life? Are there particular times that you have felt more lonely than others? If it is something you managed to personally overcome, what steps did you take? We would like to hear your stories.

You can share your experiences with The Irish Times using this form. Some of the submissions may be published in The Irish Times in an upcoming article – a journalist will be in touch before publication. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can indicate this with your submission (though please give your full name for verification purposes – we will keep this confidential if you wish). A photograph is optional. Thank you.