In the Love series, we return again and again to one idea:
love is something we practice—especially when it feels hard.
In What Frankenstein Taught Me About Connection, I use Mary Shelley’s novel as a mirror for modern loneliness and emotional disconnection. Through literary reflection, psychology, and lived experience, this essay explores how isolation slowly distances us from love—and how small, intentional practices help restore it.
Inside, we reflect on:
- Why disconnection is so common, even among people who care deeply
- How gratitude redirects our focus from irritation to appreciation
- Why many of us misjudge our worth in relationships
- Gentle, realistic ways to stay connected without pressure or overextension
This piece is for anyone learning to show love not through grand gestures, but through attention, consistency, and care.
Read more at recraftedself.com.