Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels welcome to participate, express themselves, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations. Achieving this requires a harassment-free, inclusive atmosphere that respects the inherent worth of each individual. We encourage all participants to help foster a safe and positive experience for everyone.

To ensure a respectful environment, we kindly request that participants avoid any demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior or speech. To respect the privacy and comfort of all attendees, please also refrain from disruptive actions, such as making audio or visual recordings, sharing photos, or straying off-topic during discussions.

We seek to have an open, non-blaming communication, and encourage everyone to use “I statements” to take personal responsibility for sharing their own feelings and thoughts. If at any time someone feels uncomfortable due to another person’s words or actions, they are welcome to express this to the group.

We also ask that all sharing including comments and questions be kept focused on personal experiences related to the current topic.

Thank you for helping us create a supportive and respectful space for everyone!