Do ‘loneliness influencers’ lean into self-love or isolation? | CNN

Do ‘loneliness influencers’ lean into self-love or isolation?

By Leila Gharagozlou, CNN

Updated 5:23 PM EDT, Thu August 20, 2026

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Do ‘loneliness influencers’ lean into self-love or isolation?

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