Have you ever felt lonely? Not because you had no one, but because you were becoming someone new?
In this episode of Middle of the Fence, Andre Spruell dives into The Loneliness of Becoming — a powerful and often misunderstood phase of personal growth. This episode explores why growth can feel isolating, why discipline creates distance, and why evolving into a new version of yourself can leave you feeling disconnected from familiar people, habits, and environments.
Andre shares personal stories about growing up feeling different, navigating family dynamics, embracing therapy, and learning how loneliness isn’t a weakness, it’s often a signal of transition. When your old life no longer fits and your new life hasn’t fully formed yet, loneliness shows up. This episode reframes that experience as part of the process, not a problem.
Listeners will gain insight into how growth creates separation, why negative self-talk can sabotage progress, and how intentional self-affirmation can help build confidence during lonely seasons. Andre also shares a grounding moment from his daily life that reinforces the importance of perspective, gratitude, and emotional awareness.
If you’re in a season where you feel alone, misunderstood, or out of sync with the people around you...this conversation will help you understand why.
Episode question:
Where in your life do you feel the most alone because you’re becoming someone new?
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