I once found myself in a crowded room, surrounded by people I had just met. Despite the countless conversations and laughter echoing around me, I felt completely isolated and alone. I felt like an outsider, unable to connect to the people who were around me. I felt like I was in a bubble, unable to reach out and build relationships with the strangers who were around me. The feeling of loneliness was suffocating and, despite the crowd of people, I felt completely isolated and alone.