Our family group chat used to be a way to stay connected across different cities, but over the past year it's become this weird performance space where everyone shares their highlight reel and avoids anything real, and when I tried to bring up something I was actually struggling with, the conversation just died. We're more 'connected' than ever but somehow feel more distant, and I don't know if others notice it too or if they prefer this version.
More people experience this than they realize.
Digital intimacy has replaced genuine vulnerability, creating a shared loneliness that no one wants to name.
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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.
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