Over-Identifying with Being Gay: Helpful or Hinderance?

Over-Identifying with Being Gay: Helpful or Hinderance?

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6:00 pm - 7:15 pm (America/Edmonton) Your Timezone:  JavaScript Disabled

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For many of us, being gay isn’t just one part of who we are; it can become the identity we cling to for belonging, safety, and validation. And while community can be powerful, over-identifying with our sexuality can sometimes leave us feeling boxed in, performative, or disconnected from other parts of ourselves.

This connection circle invites you to explore what it means to be a whole person who happens to be gay, not defined by stereotypes, expectations, or roles. Together, we’ll look at how identity can become a survival strategy, how it can limit authentic self-expression, and how to gently reclaim the fuller range of who you are.

Through reflection and open dialogue, we’ll create space to loosen labels, release pressure, and reconnect with your deeper sense of self, beyond sexuality, beyond performance, beyond approval.

Overview

Gay Men’s Brotherhood Connection Circles are for gay men wanting a safe place to converse and share personal experiences.

Connect directly with other members of the community in a small, intimate virtual setting.

The Connection Circles will foster conversation, collaboration and support from your fellow brothers. Our intention for this offering is to create a safe space where we can get to know one another more intimately and alleviate the loneliness and disconnection we see so much in ourselves and our community.

Here’s how the connection circles will work:

We will gather in one large group and the facilitator will review ground rules and offer a topic with some discussion questions. We will then break off into small pods of 3 where you can share personal experiences, insights, ask questions, or provide support to others – just like we do on the Gay Men Going Deeper podcast!

This is perfect for those of you who are too shy to speak up in the large groups during our sharing circles. Smaller groups allow for people to take the time to get to know one another where friendships can form. This is also a great opportunity to connect with people that you might not otherwise connect with because the pods will be assigned randomly.

Unlike our Sharing Circles, there is an expectation to share at this event in the small pods.

Looking forward to seeing you there 🙂