During the COVID pandemic, Americans turned inward as a way to stay safe and healthy. But, in the five years since, that isolation, combined with an increased dependence on social media and the ability to get almost anything delivered right to your door, has atrophied into extreme loneliness. Find a link to the full story in our bio. Photo by Mark Graves / The Oregonian | OregonLive.com #Volunteer #portland #loneliness #oregeon