Our family does this big group chat where everyone shares updates and photos and it's supposed to keep us all connected, but I've started to feel like I'm just consuming everyone else's life instead of living my own, and when I pull back my siblings act like I'm rejecting the family. I want closeness but not constant digital presence.
More people experience this than they realize.
The digital tether that promises connection can become a demand for constant availability that crowds out the very self you're trying to share.
“Where Are You with Solitude and belonging — the necessary tension?”
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.