Our book club started as a way for neighborhood moms to connect but it's turned into a social hierarchy where some people dominate every conversation and others have stopped participating. We all still show up but the original spirit of the group is gone and no one knows how to reset it.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group meant for connection has developed power imbalances that are undermining its purpose, but members are conflict-averse and letting it slowly die instead of addressing it.
“Where Are You with Middle childhood 7-12 — school peers identity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.