Loneliness, Connection, and Everything In Between

Loneliness was my starting point. It still is. But the more I sat with it, the more I realised loneliness isn’t just about being alone—it’s woven into modern life in ways we don’t always recognise. It shows up in our relationships, our routines, and the way we connect (or don’t) in an increasingly digital world. It’s not just an absence of people; it’s the quiet space between us and the kind of connection we crave.

Alone Rangers explores that space.

I write about loneliness and connection, particularly through the lens of men’s experiences, but this isn’t just a newsletter about feeling isolated. It’s about what happens when we acknowledge and start to understand disconnection. It’s about mental health, the weight of modern life, and how we try (and sometimes fail) to build meaningful relationships. It’s about personal growth—not the hustle-culture kind, but the messy, deeply human kind that comes from sitting with your emotions and figuring out what they’re trying to tell you.

And relationships? They take many forms. We’re often taught that romantic love is the pinnacle of connection, but that’s not the whole story. There’s deep intimacy in friendship, chosen families, and communities built outside traditional norms. Love exists in different structures—monogamous, polyamorous, queer, platonic, unconventional—and each has its lessons about connection, belonging, and how we navigate the spaces between us.

I’m not an expert. I have no qualifications in psychology, counselling, or relationship coaching. I have lived experience—years of reflection, trial and error, and the willingness to look my loneliness in the eye. I write about what I’ve learned, what I’m still figuring out, and what might help someone else.

Because understanding something is only half the battle, I also share practical ways to navigate loneliness, build resilience, and deepen connections. The advice won’t be perfect because life isn’t, but it will be real.

Most of all, this is a space for honesty. I tell stories from my life, not because I have all the answers but because I know how powerful it is to see yourself in someone else’s experience.

If any of this resonates with you, I’d love for you to stick around. Read, subscribe, and join the conversation. Loneliness is personal, but connection, I think, is something we build together.

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