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Scenario

When You Perform a False Self to Belong

I joined a church to find community but I feel like I am performing a version of myself that fits in rather than being authentic and connecting.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire for belonging can create connections that reinforce rather than resolve fundamental loneliness.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Loneliness and the Desire for Connection?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.