Description
This is a free virtual gathering for people going through relational heartbreak.
The circle is built around one simple but uncommon act: being genuinely witnessed. Not advised. Not fixed. Just received and held— by others who are in it too, with a facilitator who will guide the group using tools such as reflective journaling prompts, meditations, breathing and somatic exercises, etc.
You don't have to have figured anything out. You're welcome to be exactly where you are.
Facilitated by Mira.
Before you arrive
Find a private, comfortable spot where you can speak freely. Have tissues nearby if you need them. You might also want something grounding close to you — a meaningful object, a warm drink, whatever helps you feel settled. Headphones are recommended so you can hear clearly and feel more present in the space.
Cameras on are encouraged. You don't have to be perfectly composed — just present.
Participant Guidelines
What this is
A space where we can hold space and witness one another’s heartbreak, as well as our own, in quiet reflection.
What this is not
This is not a support group where people give each other advice. It's not a processing workshop or a coaching session. There's no agenda for where you should be by the end.
The core agreements - adapted from The Circle Way
Hold what's shared in confidence. What is spoken in the circle stays in the circle. This is what makes it safe enough to tell the truth.
Listen with compassion and curiosity. When someone else is speaking, your job is simply to be present with what they're saying — not to prepare your response, not to find the silver lining, not to relate it to your own experience.
No advice, no fixing. Even well-meaning responses — "have you tried," "at least," "you should" — pull someone out of what they're actually feeling. We let people land where they land.
Ask for what you need; offer what you can. If something feels like too much, you can pass. If you have something to offer the circle, you're welcome to offer it.
Pause and re-gather. Silence is welcome here. After someone shares, there's a brief pause before the next person speaks. This is intentional — it honors what was just said.
On passing the talking piece
In this circle, one person speaks at a time. When you're complete, simply say "I'm complete" or "piece to the center." This signals that the space is open for the next person. You're also always welcome to pass without sharing.
A note on vulnerability
Something that can happen in virtual circles: you share something real, and then the screen closes and the emotional cues that would normally follow — a look, a nod, a hand on your shoulder — aren't there. This can leave people feeling exposed in the aftermath. Know that what you shared was received, even if the screen doesn't reflect it back the way a room would. Be gentle with yourself after the circle: go outside, move your body, rest, put on music you love.
Closing
At the end of each circle, there's a brief check-out — a simple prompt to help you land before you leave. We'll close together as a group, with a few suggestions in the chat for taking care of yourself in the hours that follow.