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The Quiet Strength of Listening: How Group Work Fights the Loneliness Trap
Gavin Demurger-Jones Gavin Demurger-Jones

The Quiet Strength of Listening: How Group Work Fights the Loneliness Trap

I found myself struck by a profound loneliness in my mid-thirties when my social connections faded. The sense of isolation was immense. Many people turn to therapy to feel seen, but what often surprises them in group work is this: healing begins not just with sharing your own story, but with the quiet, powerful act of listening. Hearing another person endure their struggle is an immense relief. It chips away at the shame we carry and reminds us we're not alone in the human race.

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