Working Out, Showing Up: Why Doing Hard Things Together Makes Life Better
In Working Out, Showing Up, we reflect on the quiet, life-saving power of doing hard things together — from sweating it out in group fitness classes to giving back through community volunteering. Drawing on the Effort Paradox and the timeless idea that doing good feels good, this piece explores how shared effort transforms loneliness into belonging, and how showing up for others helps us show up for ourselves.
You Don’t Have to Be Alone to Feel Lonely — Loneliness Awareness Week 2025
Loneliness is often misunderstood as a problem faced only by people who are alone. But new research shows many of us feel disconnected even in relationships, families, or crowded social lives. This article, written to mark Global Loneliness Awareness Week (9–15 June), explores the rising health concerns around loneliness, its hidden presence in modern relationships, and how Get Out was founded to offer not just company — but purpose, connection, and joy.
Kindness Isn’t Just Polite — It’s How We Find Each Other
In a world that often prizes hustle over heart, kindness can feel like an afterthought. But new research shows it might be the glue that holds real community together. In this piece, we explore what kindness looks like in queer spaces, the quiet ache of disconnection, and why Get Out is continuing to build tools — like the new volunteer matching platform — that make genuine connection easier. This is not about doing more. It’s about doing what matters.