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Be genuine and personal

• Share real-life experiences that reflect your feelings of belonging or moments when you felt welcomed.
• Include specific details that make your story unique and relatable.

Focus on positivity and inclusion

• Highlight actions, events, or people that made you feel included and valued in the community.
• Emphasize the positive impact of these experiences on your sense of belonging.

Respect privacy

• Obtain permission before mentioning names or identifying details of others involved in your story.
• Use pseudonyms or general descriptions if permission cannot be obtained.

Reflect diversity

• Share experiences that showcase the diverse ways people can feel welcomed and included.
• Consider including different perspectives or cultural contexts in your story.

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Avoid negative or discriminatory language

• Refrain from using language that discriminates, excludes, or diminishes any group or individual.
• Focus on constructive and uplifting narratives.

Don’t overwhelm with details

• Avoid including excessive background information or unrelated details that may distract from the core story.
• Keep the narrative focused on the theme of belonging and welcoming.

Avoid commercial content

• Do not use your story to promote products, services, or businesses.
• Keep the content non-commercial and centered on personal experiences.