Our neighborhood book club started as a casual monthly thing but has evolved into this intense emotional support network where people share really personal stuff, and now I feel trapped between wanting intellectual discussion and being expected to provide therapy for people I barely know. I miss just talking about books.
More people experience this than they realize.
Groups can drift from their original purpose into emotional territory that some members never consented to enter.
“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.