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Scenario

When neighbors ask for help before relationship is established

My next door neighbor asked me to watch his house while he travels but I barely know him and feel weird about having that responsibility for someone who is basically a stranger.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Requests for mutual aid can feel premature when they outpace the natural development of trust and connection between neighbors.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Neighborhood and place-based belonging?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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