Nostalgia for Something You've Never Had: Why We're Longing for Connection Offline
There’s a growing ache in our hyperconnected world—a nostalgia for moments that were never ours. Eye contact. Shared laughter. A spark not filtered through a screen. But what we’re really missing isn’t the past. It’s real connection. Offline. Unfiltered. Human.
Do We Still Need Gay Bars? Or Have Dating Apps Replaced Them?
We don’t need gay bars anymore—we have Grindr." When I heard a younger gay guy say this in Sydney, it hit me in a way I wasn’t expecting. Have LGBTQIA+ spaces really become redundant, or have we just changed how we connect? With Gen Z socialising differently, dating less, and feeling lonelier than ever, what does this mean for the future of our community spaces? And if gay bars disappear, what do we lose?
The Fine Line of Vulnerability: How Much is Too Much?
Vulnerability is essential, but where’s the line between real connection and oversharing? In a world of curated trauma posts and performative sadness, it’s easy to mistake engagement for genuine support. Get Out was born from a need for something real—meaningful connection beyond dating apps, social validation, and loneliness. Here’s why that matters more than ever.