Why do I feel hollow inside?
Feeling hollow is different from sadness. Sadness has a shape — you know what you're sad about. Hollowness is the absence of shape: a sense that something essential is missing, without knowing what that something is. It often signals disconnection from meaning or self.
Stories for this feeling
If this sounds like you, here are three stories.
The Cup She Refilled Twice
She refilled the cup twice before realizing she wasn't actually thirsty. The water was just an excuse to leave the desk, to stand, to let her hands re
The Light She Didn't Turn On
She sat in the dark living room long after sunset, not because she was sad, but because turning on a light would mean admitting she was still there.
The Performance
She walked through the afternoon crowds, nodding at the right moments, laughing when expected. Somewhere between the crosswalk and the coffee shop, s