Periagoge
Scenario

Why intellectual intimacy online doesn't translate to emotional support

I've been running an online book club for five years and these women know my thoughts on everything but when my marriage fell apart I realized I didn't know how to ask any of them for help in real life.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Digital communities built around shared interests can create profound intellectual connection while failing to develop the mutual aid networks necessary for life crisis support.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The problem with online belonging?”

Peri

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.