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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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Breaking the stigma: navigating loneliness and learning to thrive
Times of change are when we most feel lonely. This includes me.
Phil McAuliffe
Apr 1, 20237 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.
Craig Watson
Mar 4, 20239 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.
Phil McAuliffe
Dec 15, 20227 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.
Phil McAuliffe
Nov 24, 202210 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.
Phil McAuliffe
Oct 13, 20227 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.'
Ed Wilson
Sep 22, 20226 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?
Angello Floresco
Aug 11, 20227 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.
Phil McAuliffe
Jun 30, 20226 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
Phil McAuliffe
Apr 28, 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.
Phil McAuliffe
Mar 17, 20228 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.
Phil McAuliffe
May 27, 20207 min read
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