Women struggle too. For the Colson Center, I'm John Stone Street with the point.

So many indications reveal just how much young men are struggling in our culture,

mentally, spiritually, and relationally. New research is revealing just how much women are

struggling, too. A recent survey from the Roots of Loneliness Project found that middle-aged

women reported the sharpest rise in loneliness when the pandemic lockdowns began in 2020.

According to the Wall Street Journal, women in this group, especially moms, spend a lot of time on

social media but feel increasingly stressed and isolated. Now at best, social media connections

can only supplement embodied community. It can never replace it. And because women aren't as likely

as men to act out in violent or destructive

ways, their struggles can go unnoticed. Moms are in a uniquely challenging spot. They're rarely

alone. They're also rarely around other adults. This survey's a good reminder that mom should

make time for adult community and not feel guilty for it. It's a good reminder to dads in the

larger church body. Don't forget about

moms. I'm John Stone Street.