Community Guidelines (The 4936 Protocol)
The 4936 Protocol: Protecting Our Sacred Space To ensure this group remains a healing environment rather than a draining one, we follow these five core principles. By being here, you agree to uphold these standards: 1. Emotional Responsibility (No "Trauma Dumping") As empaths, we feel things deeply. While we encourage sharing, we ask that you do not "dump" heavy, unprocessed trauma without a content warning or a focus on seeking a solution. We are here to support your growth, not just sit in the shadows. Rule: Share your struggle, but always include what you are doing to care for yourself or what specific support you need. 2. The "Support, Not Fix" Rule We are here to hold space, not to "fix" each other. Avoid giving unsolicited advice. Instead, use "I" statements: "When I felt that way, I found that [Action] helped me." Respect everyone’s individual journey and timing. 3. Psychological Safety & Confidentiality What is shared in the Village stays in the Village. To foster true vulnerability, we must have absolute trust. Screenshots or sharing members' stories outside of this group will result in immediate removal. 4. Respect the "Social Battery" We understand that empaths need silence. There is never any pressure to respond immediately or participate every day. Engage when you have the capacity; rest when you don't. We honor the "quiet members" just as much as the vocal ones. 5. Professional Boundaries While I am not a psychologist, this group is a peer-support and educational community, not a substitute for clinical therapy or emergency intervention. If you are in a crisis, please reach out to professional local services or a crisis hotline immediately. 6. No Self-Promotion or Spam This is a space for connection, not a marketplace. Please do not post links to outside products, services, or other groups unless specifically asked by the moderators.