A space built on listening

We listen. We acknowledge. We protect the space where people can be heard.

No algorithms. No status games. No hidden profit. Just one honest reply that still carries power: "I hear you."

A plain-language mission you can hold us to

We listen. We acknowledge. We protect the space where people can be heard.

When someone shares their story, they meet empathy—not judgment. When harm happens, we address it openly and repair the space. When voices go unheard elsewhere, they find a home here.

Everything we design, write, or fund must serve that purpose—or it doesn't belong.

"Being heard shouldn't depend on who you are or how loud you can shout."
— Everyday People

Because silence breaks people

Being talked over, dismissed, or ignored chips away at dignity until folks start believing they have nothing worth saying.

Everyday People exists to change that. It's not therapy. It's not content. It's connection—a place to speak and be met with listening.

When people are heard, they heal. When they heal, they rise. And when they rise, communities do too.

No follower counts
No like buttons—only I hear you
No ranking, trending, or feeds that steer you
Plain-language policies you can actually read
Accessibility and translation built-in
Community-owned data & ad-free by design

Love as infrastructure

A world where listening is the norm, not the exception—where everyday people speak without fear of being dismissed, and technology serves connection instead of controlling it.

Everyday People stands as proof that compassion and community can live online—and that the practice of listening in digital spaces can become the practice of care in real ones.

"It's what happens when I hear you is a daily practice, not a slogan."

Help us build the porch

We're gathering a small group of values-first builders. If you work in open-source, civic tech, accessible design, or digital rights—and this mission sounds like home—raise your hand.

The Architect

Lead engineer — privacy by design, open protocols.

The Listener-Designer

UX that feels safe, human, and simple.

The Guardian

Security, moderation, and community care.

The Storykeeper

Community curator and translator between voices and code.

The Steward

Co-op/nonprofit ops and values-aligned funding.

Interested? Email thetruthfultrish@gmail.com · or leave a short note about your "why."

Welcome to the Porch

Pull up a chair. Take a breath. You're home.

See the Porch Rules

A quiet corner where your truth can exhale

This porch was built for conversation, not competition. You don't need fancy words, a blue check, or a crowd of followers—just honesty and heart.

We listen here. We look out for one another. And when someone's carrying more than they can hold, we don't turn away—we make room.

What keeps this house in order

Speak your truth. Say what's real for you. Perfection isn't required.
Listen to understand. Reading is an act of care here, not a competition.
No shouting, no shaming. We address harm, we don't add to it.
Repair the space. If you mess up, own it. If someone else does, offer room to grow.
Privacy lives here. No data for sale, no secret tracking.
Grace is the language. Everyone stumbles; we help each other back up.
We rise together. Every story matters. Every person belongs.