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I have interviewed 70 people in their 60s who have very few close friends, and loneliness, when it came up, often sounded less like missing people and more like missing the person you used to be around them
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Ainura Kalau
Ainura was born in Central Asia, spent over a decade in Malaysia, and studied at an Australian university before settling in São Paulo, where she’s now raising her family. Her life blends cultures and perspectives, something that naturally shapes her writing. When she’s not working, she’s usually trying new recipes while binging true crime shows, soaking up sunny Brazilian days at the park or beach, or crafting something with her hands.
