A space for curiosity, dignity and shared exploration.
Speak from your own experience. Leave room for another person’s truth.
Ask before offering advice. Listening is a meaningful contribution.
Respect consent, boundaries and the right to pass.
Protect privacy. Do not share someone’s story or image without permission.
Challenge ideas with care. Harassment, discrimination and coercion have no place here.
Name your sources and distinguish evidence, belief and personal interpretation.
Make room for different bodies, abilities, identities, cultures and levels of experience.
Community connection can accompany professional support. Do not diagnose others or promise cures. If a conversation feels unsafe, step away and seek support from someone you trust.
For community questions, contact Dance to My Rhythm.
Continue with Chapter 16 and reflect: what helps me feel respected, and how can I offer that respect to others?