Community Guidelines
Welcome to Little Light Community Collective!
We’re so glad you’re here. This is a peer-led, trauma-informed space where storytelling and lived experiences lead our platform and newsletter. Our goal is to create a community where healing, hope, and belonging are at the center of every interaction.
Here, everyone’s story matters, every voice is valued, and every member can contribute to a safe, supportive, and uplifting space.
Our Guidelines:
Lead with Kindness and Respect
Approach others with empathy, patience, and understanding. Listen with an open heart and honour the uniqueness of each person’s journey. Treat others as you would want to be treated, and also as they would like to be treated. Avoid harassment, personal attacks, hurtful language, or comparing experiences.
Protect Privacy and Boundaries
Share your story safely while respecting the stories of others. Keep personal experiences private unless permission is given to share, and only share what feels comfortable for you. Respecting privacy and boundaries helps build trust and safety for everyone.
Be Thoughtful with Sensitive Content
When sharing content that could be triggering, distressing, or sensitive, provide a gentle content warning. Thoughtfulness allows all members to engage safely and with awareness.
Share What Helps, Respect Boundaries
We can share what has worked for us, offering hope and encouragement, but we cannot know or give advice for someone else’s situation. Honor your own boundaries and theirs, and recognize when professional support is needed. Always encourage seeking help from trained professionals when situations feel serious or urgent.
Share Your Story, Your Way
Express yourself in ways that feel authentic, whether through writing, art, voice notes, videos, or other creative formats. Respect the stories and boundaries of others, and celebrate the many ways members choose to share. Storytelling helps us connect, reflect, and grow together. Celebrate different ways of sharing and connecting.
Help Keep the Community Safe
Be mindful of the safety of yourself and others. If something feels harmful, unsafe, or disrespectful, speak up or report it. Moderators are here to guide and support, helping the space remain welcoming and protective for everyone. You can also help create a safe space for everyone.
Celebrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Honour all identities, experiences, and perspectives. Use inclusive language and consider accessibility so that everyone feels welcomed, seen, and valued. Embracing diversity strengthens our community and enriches every conversation. You can help make the space welcoming for all.
Lift Each Other Up
Share hope, celebrate growth, and recognize moments of courage—your own and others’. Listen with presence and compassion. Supporting one another encourages healing, resilience, and belonging. Recognize small wins and moments of courage.
At Little Light Community Collective, we strive to:
Create a space where members feel safe, seen, and heard.
Encourage authentic self-expression and creative storytelling.
Foster connection, support, and mutual understanding.
Inspire hope, resilience, and shared growth on every member’s journey.
Together, we build a community where healing, hope, and belonging are not just values—they are lived every day, and every member makes a difference.