First — pause. Nothing is wrong. Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean this space isn’t for you. It often means something important is settling, surfacing, or being felt. This community is designed to be spacious — but your nervous system still gets to lead. Here’s how to care for yourself when things feel like too much. 1. Stop Reading Yes — really. You don’t need to “push through” posts, comments, or content. Overwhelm is a cue to pause intake, not gather more information. Close the app. Look around the room. Let your eyes land on something steady. 2. Come Back to Your Body Before trying to understand anything, orient to now. Try one of these: - Place one hand on your chest or belly - Take one slow exhale (longer than the inhale) - Press your feet gently into the floor You are here. You are safe enough in this moment. 3. You Are Not Required to Respond You don’t need to: - reply to posts - explain yourself - process out loud - keep up Silence is not disconnection here. It's self-respect. 4. Reduce the Size of Contact If the group feels like too much, narrow your focus. You might: - read only pinned posts - visit one tab and then leave - take a full break and return later This space will still be here. 5. Do Not Interpret Overwhelm as Failure Overwhelm often shows up when: - safety is new - receiving is unfamiliar - your system isn’t used to slowing down - something inside you is softening None of this means you’re doing it wrong. 6. Reach Out — Gently — If You Need To If something feels confusing, activating, or tender, you’re welcome to message me privately. You don’t need to have the “right words. ”A simple “I’m feeling overwhelmed and needed to name it” is enough. Support here is available — not demanded. 🌙 A Reminder You are allowed to step back without disappearing. You are allowed to take breaks without losing belonging. You are allowed to regulate before you participate. This space honors your pacing. Come back when your body says yes. We’ll be here.