I have been going to the same church for fifteen years and know everyone's names but when my husband left I realized none of them actually know me and I feel more alone than when I was new.
More people experience this than they realize.
You have confused social integration with authentic connection and must now face the loneliness that performance cannot heal.
“Where Are You with Belonging vs. fitting in — the distinction that matters?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.