When the World Feels Divided, We Need Each Other More Than Ever

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Lately, it feels like the world is working overtime to keep us divided. Everywhere we turn, there’s a new reason to feel suspicious, defensive, or “othered.” As a person—and as a therapist—I’ve seen how exhausting that is for our minds, our hearts, and our nervous systems.

It’s easy to forget that human beings are not built for isolation. We’re built for connection. We’re meant to regulate our bodies and our emotions in the presence of each other. This isn’t just emotional fluff—it’s biology. Our nervous systems literally calm when we feel seen, safe, and supported.

But here’s what I’ve also learned: when life feels the most chaotic is exactly when connection matters most.

The “powers that be” may benefit from keeping us in separate corners—afraid, mistrusting, and alone. But when we reach across the divide, we reclaim our humanity. We remember that we share the same deep needs: to be loved, to belong, to know that our lives matter.

And the moment we come together, we begin to heal—not just ourselves, but the spaces between us.

How We Can Come Together (Even When the World Feels Like It’s Pulling Us Apart) When the world feels divided, we need each other more than ever

1. Share a Meal- There’s something ancient about sitting down with others and breaking bread. It slows us down, opens conversation, and reminds us of our common ground.

2. Find or Create a Circle- This could be a women’s circle, a neighborhood gathering, or a small group of friends who meet regularly. Safe spaces for sharing stories create powerful bonds of trust and belonging.

3. Listen Without Needing to Fix- Sometimes the most healing thing you can do for someone is simply to listen with your full attention. No advice. No quick fixes. Just presence.

4. Work Side by Side- Join a cause, volunteer, or create something together. When we collaborate toward something meaningful, it dissolves barriers that words alone can’t.

5. Practice Connection Rituals- Light candles together. Walk at sunset. Begin meetings or dinners with a moment of gratitude. Simple rituals ground us in the knowing: I am not alone. We are here together.

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I believe in my bones that the world changes when we choose connection over separation. Every hug, every shared laugh, every small act of kindness—it all matters. It all counts.

Even when the headlines scream otherwise, you and I have a choice: we can reach out, lean in, and remember we belong to each other. And that belonging? That’s how we make it through.

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2 classes coming in Sept.

Attune & Restore: Somatic Tools for Nervous System Regulation AND

The Circle Remembers: Reclaiming Sacred Sisterhood