Robert Gant Instagram – Loneliness is a feeling many LGBTQ folks contend with. It can result in part from the legacy of hiding and resulting tendency to isolate that was conditioned into us from an early age. Fortunately, there are definitive steps we can take to move beyond loneliness toward connection and community. In the last video on the subject, I talked about a first step being cultivating a greater recognition of this vast community we’re a part of and the potential availability for connection it offers. As I share in this video, a next step for moving beyond loneliness toward connection involves shifting our mindset. As a result of the deeper questioning of our value, some of us might even wonder secretly whether others actually want connection with us. It’s a question I’ve certainly dealt with at different points in my life. Part of shifting this mindset is coming to trust that, on the other side of that misconception, there are indeed others who do want friendship, partnership, or community. I’m grateful we get to be a part of that for each other. In the video after this, I’ll talk about the next steps to take — in addition to shifting our mindset — for moving beyond loneliness. Love you all. #GayLifeCoaching #Loneliness #Connection #Community #Friendship #Partnership #LGBTQ #BestGayLife