I asked to speak privately with our group leader about feeling unsafe with another member and she said we should work it out in circle because everything is workable but I need protection not mediation.
More people experience this than they realize.
The commitment to openness and working through everything is ignoring situations where boundaries and protection are the compassionate response.
“Where Are You with Psychological safety in communities?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.