A nervous-system safe guide for Human Being Connection Welcome, family. This space is different on purpose. Most communities teach performance.This one teaches presence. Before you post, comment, or respond, please read this once. It will help you feel safer and help others feel safe with you. 💛 OUR CORE AGREEMENT We engage here as human beings, not roles, not masks, not “who we should be.” You never owe: a perfect response a healed answer a public story emotional exposure You are always allowed to: pause respond simply say “I’m not sure” say nothing at all Connection is felt, not forced. 🌱 HOW TO ENGAGE SAFELY When you comment or post, try this: 1️⃣ Speak from YOUR body, not about someone elseUse “I feel…” instead of advice or fixing. 2️⃣ Share what’s true nowNot what sounds wise. Not what you think you should feel. 3️⃣ Less story, more sensation (if possible)You can say: “My chest softened reading this.”• “This brought a knot to my stomach.”“I don’t have words yet, but I feel something.” That’s enough. 4️⃣ You never have to explain yourselfYour truth doesn’t need justification here. 🛑 WHAT WE DON’T DO HERE To protect nervous system safety, we avoid: • diagnosing others • giving unsolicited advice • debating someone’s lived experience • spiritual bypassing (“everything happens for a reason”) • rushing someone toward healing Presence > fixing. 🌿 HOW TO COMMENT IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY These are always welcome: • “I resonate.” • “I feel seen by this.” • “This landed in my body.” • “Thank you for sharing.” • ❤️ or 🌱 Silence is also participation. 🤍 IF YOU GET ACTIVATED That doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. Pause.Feel your body.Come back when (or if) it feels right. This is a space to practice staying, not to perform safety. ✨ REMEMBER Your presence matters here even quietly.Your pace is honored.Your nervous system leads. We are building connection slowly, truthfully, and together. You belong here exactly as you are. 💛 Sherry & Lee