Midlife can often bring a profound sense of unease for women. Responsibilities in career, family, relationships, health, identity, and aging converge — and sometimes make a woman wonder: Who am I now? Is this all there is? Am I living … Read More
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Midlife Crisis in Men: Meaning, Struggle & Renewal
Many men reach a point in their forties or fifties where life begins to feel heavy in unexpected ways. Projects that once felt meaningful seem hollow. Achievements don’t bring the satisfaction they promised. A quiet question rises: Is this what … Read More
Why Do I Feel So Disconnected From Everyone?
Image – Markus Spiske Disconnection is one of the most painful human experiences. We may have friends, family, or even a partner, yet still feel a quiet emptiness—like we are living behind an invisible wall. This sense of being cut … Read More
Loneliness as a Parent: Finding Meaning When You Feel Alone
Parenthood is often portrayed as full of joy, connection, and purpose. In many ways it can be all of those things. But it can also be lonely—more than many expect. Many parents report isolation, emotional exhaustion, and the sense that … Read More
What is Existential Analysis? A Guide to Meaning, Purpose, and Living Authentically
Life often brings us moments when we pause and ask: What is the point of all this? Am I truly living the life I want? Why do I feel disconnected, even when everything seems fine on the outside? These questions … Read More
Loneliness in the Caring Professions: Finding Connection & Purpose for Nurses and Care Workers
Being a nurse or care worker is often described as a calling—work that demands deep compassion, emotional strength, and resilience. Yet, what happens when that very calling leaves you feeling emotionally exhausted or profoundly lonely? Loneliness in the healthcare profession … Read More
Reconnecting with Purpose After a Major Life Change: An Existential Perspective
Major life changes — whether due to loss, career shifts, divorce, illness, or entering a new life stage — often leave us feeling unmoored. These transitions can shake the very foundation of who we believe we are, triggering deep questions … Read More
Loneliness and Depression in Men: An Existential Perspective
Loneliness and depression are deeply human experiences, but for men, they often carry an extra layer of stigma and silence. Across cultures, men are frequently encouraged to “tough it out,” hide vulnerability, and shoulder burdens without asking for help. This … Read More
How to Find Purpose in Midlife When Career Feels Meaningless: An Existential Perspective
Midlife can feel like a breaking point. For many professionals, the momentum of early ambition begins to slow, revealing a quieter — often more unsettling — question: What is this all for? You may have achieved what you once thought … Read More
Understanding Loneliness Through the Lens of Existential Analysis and Logotherapy
Introduction: Loneliness as a Universal Experience Loneliness is often described as one of the most painful human experiences. It can touch people of all ages, cultures, and walks of life. What makes loneliness particularly complex is that it does not … Read More