A space to be heard - unfiltered discussion group

this is a space where every speaker gets to speak about a prompt for 5 minutes straight. the catch is no interruption no advice no cut offs nothing each member gets to share and move on with each prompt. No performance just raw honesty participants are not allowed to do dramatic facial features or reactions such as leaning in or slouching back neutrality is key and speakers shouldn't dramatize prompts either below are the rules. MOST IMPORTANTLY EACH SPEAKER GETS FULL UNDIVIDED ATTENTION NO PHONES DISTRACTIONS OR SIDE TALK.

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### Group Agreements

1. No fixing, no advice
   We listen to understand, not to solve.
2. Speak from your own experience
   Use “I” statements. No generalizations.
3. No interruptions
   Let people finish their thoughts fully.
4. Silence is allowed
   Pauses are part of the process.
5. No cross-talk
   We don’t comment on or respond directly to someone else’s share.
6. Confidentiality is essential
   What’s shared here stays here.
7. You may pass at any time
   Listening is participation.
8. Respect emotional boundaries
   No probing questions unless invited.
9. Time awareness
   We share the space so everyone is held.
10. This is not therapy
    It’s a facilitated discussion, not treatment.