Gena Gephart

I am a standup comic based in Chicago. In my comedy and my writing, I gravitate toward talking about the absurdness of life and the experience of being a woman in this country and I love to hear new perspectives on both. Through my work with the Roots Of Loneliness Project, I hope to help those struggling with loneliness — while providing the occasional much-needed laugh. In my spare time, I enjoy sitting quietly in the dark and having a snack.

Articles:

Situational Loneliness

Living Alone For The First Time: 11 Tips For Coping At Any Age

Living alone for the first time at any age can be intimidating but it’s an experience that will make you stronger and more in tune with yourself — if you let it.
Situational Loneliness

Living Alone Can Be The Best Thing To Ever Happen For You

Living alone can be overwhelming and intimidating — especially if it’s your first time — but there are many ways to cope, thrive, and enjoy unparalleled growth.
Situational Loneliness

Pandemic Loneliness: How Those Who Lived Through It Coped

There are thousands of stories from people who coped with their pandemic loneliness and found their way through it — which is comforting, in its own way.
Quotes And Sayings

54 Inspiring Quotes About Being Alone

Being alone can be difficult, but it can also be a time of reflection and growth. These inspirational quotes and sayings will help guide your journey.
Relationship Loneliness

I Have Friends But Still Feel Lonely (And What It’s Taught Me)

Admitting to your friends or yourself that you feel lonely despite their presence in your life can be difficult. Regardless of why you feel this way, many experience the same thing.

Everything Loneliness

Photograph Of An Orange Flower Growing In A Crack On A Sidewalk Signifying Loneliness And Isolation

The Roots Of Loneliness Project: 100+ Types Of Loneliness & Counting

By Alison Huff, Editor-In-Chief
Twitter Post Describing A Woman's Experience With Disability Next To A Portrait Of Her Smiling

Disabled And Lonely: Why We Often Feel Alone And How To Cope

By Emily Deaton
Screenshot Of A Video Interview With Maiya Lanae And Saprina Panday For Women's Health Interactive Discussing The Topic Of Loneliness

Loneliness And The Unspoken Expectations Of Black Women

By Saprina Panday
Abstract Illustration Of A Queer Woman's Face With Her Eyes Closed And Rainbow Colored Hair And Head Scarf With A Star Background Signifying Queer Loneliness

Queer Loneliness: How To Find Happiness And Feel Whole

By Emily Deaton