Phil McAuliffe
On being gay and living a diplomatic life
Let's explore what can it mean to be a same-sex couple who is living their diplomatic life.
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Phil McAuliffe
- Oct 5, 2019
- 8 min
Loneliness and the absence of real connection
Loneliness often gets confused with being alone, but they're very different. Read Vaughan Carder's reflections on loneliness he shar
Phil McAuliffe
- Aug 10, 2019
- 11 min
The Lonely Diplomat: on burnout
Stories of burnout are ubiquitous. Let's explore how burnout can affect diplomats and those living the diplomatic life.
Phil McAuliffe
- Apr 28, 2019
- 9 min
'Finally, I can eat garlic!' Life as a diplomat's daughter
How can growing up as the child of a diplomat affect how our children view themselves and their world?
Phil McAuliffe
- Jan 20, 2019
- 14 min
On loneliness
Hi, my name's Phil and I'm the Lonely Diplomat. This is my story of my descent into loneliness and my way back.
Phil McAuliffe
- Dec 16, 2018
- 9 min
The Lonely Diplomat: on Christmas
It is the season of goodwill to all and a time to be with family and friends. What is it about the festive season that can have us feeling h
Phil McAuliffe
- Dec 2, 2018
- 9 min
Stop glorifying exhaustion
Might there be more to that exhaustion you're feeling? There's a strong link between exhaustion and burnout with loneliness
Phil McAuliffe
- Sep 16, 2018
- 6 min
The price of being a diplomat
This diplomatic life comes at a price.
Sooner or later we all must pay.
Phil McAuliffe
- Sep 9, 2018
- 8 min
Are you using social media, or is it using you?
For diplomats, social media is a powerful tool for connection. Using it can feel like connection, but it is not connection.
Phil McAuliffe
- Sep 2, 2018
- 4 min
Are you a lonely diplomat, too?
Loneliness is not only experienced by old people. Chances are you're lonely, too.
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