Breaking the stigma: navigating loneliness and learning to thrive
Times of change are when we most feel lonely. This includes me.
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THE LONELINESS GUY
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Read one, some or binge-read all of the 50+ articles written by Phil and guests to help you feel connected as a gay man.
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Craig Watson
Mar 4, 20239 min read
Finding my place: how Craig navigates life as a Christian and gay man
Is there a bigger source of loneliness-inducing trauma in our community than religious trauma? This is Craig's story.
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Phil McAuliffe
Feb 4, 20238 min read
The lonely side of gay: the 5 symptoms you shouldn't ignore
I see 5 common symptoms of gay loneliness.
Do you have any of them?
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Phil McAuliffe
Dec 15, 20227 min read
Navigating the Holidays: strategies for surviving the festive season
This time of year can be tough.
Your loneliness loves to spoil your joy.
Let's get you through this season.
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Phil McAuliffe
Nov 24, 202210 min read
Am I Gay Enough? Exploring the complexities of identity, acceptance and belonging
I've been struggling with this question for a while. I know you have been, too.
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Phil McAuliffe
Nov 3, 20225 min read
The impact of bad design on social connection: can it really make you lonely?
I’m curious: what if the loneliness you’re feeling is a response to bad building design?
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Ed Wilson
Sep 22, 20226 min read
The importance of being open to connection in preventing loneliness: Ed's story
'We take life too seriously. We forget how weak, needy and broken we are.'
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Craig Cassey
Sep 1, 20227 min read
The high cost of success: exploring Craig's loneliness
Does success bring loneliness? For Craig, loneliness is a choice, an illusion and a friendly reminder
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Angello Floresco
Aug 11, 20227 min read
Dating as a gay man: how Angello worked through loneliness to find real connection
How has missing out on dating men when he was younger fed Angello's loneliness?
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Jesse Elkins
Jul 21, 202210 min read
Confessions of a social chameleon: how Jesse unintentionally fed his loneliness
We must speak and share our loneliness stories if we're to
de-stigmatise gay loneliness. Here's Jesse's story.
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Phil McAuliffe
Jun 30, 20226 min read
Exploring the tough realities of loneliness within gay communities
Let’s explore five truths about gay loneliness and how to not feel lonely.
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Phil McAuliffe
Jun 9, 20226 min read
The dark side of Pride: exploring the loneliness of Pride
June is Pride month. Being gay isn't all rainbows and unicorns, is it?
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Phil McAuliffe
May 27, 20207 min read
The stigma of loneliness
By even talking about loneliness we risk outing ourselves as being a person who is of no worth. No wonder there's a stigma.
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