1. Come As You Are, Just Leave the Mask at the Door
You don’t have to be healed, spiritual, confident, or clear. Your presence is enough. Always.
2. We Don’t Fix Each Other
We witness. We listen. This isn’t a space for advice-giving or solutions unless someone explicitly asks. Holding space is the healing.
3. Everything Shared Here Stays Here
Confidentiality is sacred. Stories shared in circle stay in circle. We honor vulnerability by keeping it protected.
4. Speak from the “I”
We share from our own lived experience, not from theory or projection. This keeps us connected to truth and minimizes harm.
5. Silence Is Welcome
You don’t have to speak. You don’t have to perform. Your silence is participation, too.
6. We Let Emotions Move Freely
Tears, laughter, numbness, shakiness, anger. It’s all welcome here. We trust that what comes up is part of the healing.
7. We Practice Presence Over Perfection
You’re not expected to be “good” at this. Just be here, with what’s real for you. That’s enough.
8. We Co-Create the Space Together
Hou isn’t led by a single voice. It’s shaped by all of us. Your energy, your truth, your presence helps guide where this goes.