For many gay men, masculinity can feel complicated. We’re often taught, directly or indirectly, that who we are isn’t “masculine enough”… or that we need to perform masculinity in a certain way to be accepted, desired, or respected. Over time, this can lead to comparison, shame, disconnection, or trying to fit into a mold that was never truly ours.
In this connection circle, we’ll explore your personal relationship to masculinity, how it’s been shaped, where it may feel restrictive, and what it would look like to redefine it on your own terms.
This is a space to unpack the pressure, reconnect with your authentic expression, and begin relating to yourself, and other men, from a place of more freedom, self-trust, and wholeness.
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 🙂