A Nonjudgmental Space for Mutual Support
All are welcome here! In this divided world, I want to create a safe space for people to connect and support each other.
This is a place for people to share their real-life struggles and receive kind words of support. Here we can go beyond chitchat and make real connections. Tell us:
- What are you struggling with?
- What do you need?
- What is your life like?
- What are your passions, skills, or talents?
- In what ways do you feel alone?
The main rule for responding is kindness only!
Yes to:
- Validation, empathy, encouragement, and friendly support (especially in the "Hurting & Hard Times" section), such as:
- "That sounds really hard."
- "I think you're being very brave."
- Offers of practical help or connection, especially in the "Skills & Specialties" section, such as:
- “I’m a good listener and available for supportive messages if anyone needs a kind voice.”
- “I have experience navigating disability paperwork and can share emotional support around that process.”
No to (I will delete):
- Advice, unless specifically asked for
- Criticism (even "constructive"), correction, or counsel, unless asked for
- Hate speech or any sort of unkindness or disrespect
- Selling or marketing
- Preaching, proselytizing, or propaganda
Note from the creator & moderator: I'm just an ordinary person (see: about me), and I'm figuring this out as I go. (Leave feedback here.) I intend this as an online hub for regular human-to-human connection, not any sort of official resource.
If that sounds good, scroll down to dive in and start connecting!
Hi, I'm Anna (the creator of this site). I'm from the Charleston, WV area. I'm a mom of three kids, three cats, two dogs, and one husband. 🙂
My main passion is writing. I'm working on a novel that I hope to get published when it's ready. I also have a blog/Substack (annaeplin.com) and corresponding social media pages, where I post little poems ("Serenity Splashes") and songs that I write.
I care deeply about kindness (obviously!), mental health, rationality/critical thinking, and making this life in this world now as good as I/we can.
I'm late-diagnosed autistic, as well as "exvangelical" (former fundamentalist Christian).
I love reading, learning, nature, animals, music, and quiet conversations with good friends.
My life is quite busy and at times overwhelming...I'm heading over to the "Hurting & Hard Times" thread now to write about that.
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