“It's No Walk in the Park: The Cost of Togetherness in a Capitalist Culture”

From Loitering to Loneliness: How We Lost Public Togetherness - We explore why it's so hard to just “be” together in public without spending money. Fawn shares a powerful childhood memory about being othered for gathering in a park, sparking a bigger conversation about how American culture often discourages community connection unless it's tied to consumerism. From the stigma of loitering to the high cost of simple outings, we ask: Why is togetherness treated like a threat, and is there a system in place that keeps us isolated? Join us as we unpack the quiet obstacles to friendship, belonging, and free communal joy.

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• cost of public connection

• why loitering is criminalized

• American culture and public space

• the price of hanging out

• capitalism and community

• prejudice in public spaces

• free activities for families

• friendship and consumerism

• cultural barriers to togetherness

• no loitering laws impact

• solo vs shared activities

• rebuilding community trust