When You Belong... But Feel Lonely Anyway

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It’s possible to be surrounded by people and still feel deeply alone.
This session is for those moments when you’re technically included — in relationships, communities, families, or groups — but something still feels missing. When you’re showing up, participating, doing your part, and yet not feeling fully seen, met, or connected.

We’ll explore the subtle forms of loneliness that can exist inside belonging: emotional mismatch, unspoken needs, surface-level connection, or the quiet ways we learn to edit ourselves to fit. We’ll reflect on how past experiences, expectations, and relational patterns shape our sense of closeness, and how connection can feel present but not nourishing.

Rather than searching for someone to blame (yourself or others), this session invites curiosity about what kind of connection you’re actually longing for, and what might be getting in the way of receiving it.

This session is for you if:

• You’re part of communities or relationships but still feel lonely.
• You often feel “with” people but not fully known.
• You find yourself performing, caretaking, or holding back parts of yourself.
• You wonder whether your expectations for connection are too much or not being voiced.
• You want relationships that feel emotionally alive and reciprocal.

You don’t need to leave the people you care about to belong here. You don’t need to have answers. This is a space to name the in-between and to understand loneliness without shame, and to explore what deeper belonging might look like for you now.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m here… so why do I still feel alone?” — this space is for you.

Who Am I?
Hi, I’m Jesse, a communications and advocacy professional passionate about building a safer, more just world. Originally from Austin and now living in Italy, I believe life is measured by the quality of our connections, and I’m excited to use this space to help people build community through openness and shared stories.

How Does it Work?
This is an open, guided discussion led by your Keeper, Jesse. Each participant will have the opportunity to listen to and share experiences on belonging, identity, community, and whatever else comes up during the session.

When and How Do We Meet?
We meet digitally every two weeks to make participation easy for those with demanding schedules. Cameras are optional, and you’re welcome to join from wherever you are, even between shifts. We only ask that you find a private place to join or use headphones to help maintain the security of everyone present.