My AA meeting moved to a different church basement and it sounds silly but the new room doesn't feel as safe and I'm struggling more with my sobriety since we switched.
More people experience this than they realize.
The subtle elements of a space—light, sound, familiarity—can be crucial to feeling safe enough to be vulnerable, and changing environments can disrupt the delicate conditions that support healing.
“Where Are You with Third places — bars libraries parks barbershops?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.