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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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Phil McAuliffe
Apr 1, 20237 min read
Breaking the stigma: navigating loneliness and learning to thrive
Times of change are when we most feel lonely. This includes me.
130 views
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.
747 views
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?
848 views
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.
210 views
Phil McAuliffe
Oct 13, 20227 min read
The Hairy Truth: discovering lessons in regrowing my body hair
I regrew my body hair for the first time in over 20 years. This is what I learned.
199 views
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.'
184 views
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
150 views
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.
296 views
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?
266 views
Phil McAuliffe
May 19, 20227 min read
When hitting rock bottom becomes the foundation for a better you.
Hitting rock bottom is messy.
Rock bottom is a source of authentic connection.
154 views
Phil McAuliffe
Apr 28, 20228 min read
Porn and you: does it feed your loneliness?
Does your porn use feed your loneliness? Can porn be a tool for connection? Let’s find out
140 views
Phil McAuliffe
Apr 7, 20229 min read
The connection between being gay, negative body image and feelings of loneliness
You’re sexy and your loneliness hopes you don't know it
127 views
Phil McAuliffe
Mar 17, 20228 min read
Is busyness damaging your relationships? Prioritising connection in a busy world
Soul-nourishing connection requires
authentic vulnerability, time and space. Your busyness is killing the connection you need.
96 views
Phil McAuliffe
Feb 17, 20225 min read
The power of letting go: why holding on is holding you back
How does your emotional baggage stop you connecting?
Do you need to be like Elsa and just let it go?
84 views
Phil McAuliffe
Feb 3, 20226 min read
My theme for 2022: Let it happen
I love a good plan, but trusting in it and ‘letting it happen’ is a real challenge for me.
73 views
Phil McAuliffe
Dec 16, 20215 min read
Wrapping up 2021
How has your year of authentic connection been?
43 views
Phil McAuliffe
Dec 2, 20214 min read
How to effectively numb your emotional pain as a gay man
The thoughts and feeling of loneliness are horrible. How do you numb them?
79 views
Phil McAuliffe
Nov 4, 20218 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Making Friends as a Gay Man
Making friends is tough. Let me help you with that.
6,050 views
Phil McAuliffe
Aug 26, 20217 min read
The pros and cons of using hook-up apps for finding connection
Best advice I’ve ever received about hook-up apps: ‘You will get fucked’
249 views
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.
383 views
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