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Why no one was staying in my group
If your group feels quiet, read this.
thGuardian of the Enchanted
May 27, 2025
“You’ll learn the simple shift that turns a quiet group into a connected community—starting with one powerful word.”
Dear Beloved Reader,
The group wasn’t empty.
It just felt… one-sided. Forgettable.
They answered her questions.
Liked her posts.
But no one lingered. No one claimed the space.
It felt like she was hosting a dinner party
where everyone left after the first bite.
One evening, over tea and frustration,
she posted without polish:
“Some days I feel like the only Brave One in the room.
If you’re a Brave One too—say hello.”
She nearly deleted it.
Too dramatic. Too… exposed.
But by morning:
“Fellow Brave One here—launching this week and terrified.”
“Brave One reporting in. I almost didn’t post this…”
The words kept showing up.
Unprompted.
Unforced.
And then, on Friday, someone tagged their friend:
“You belong here. You’re a Brave One too.”
That’s when it hit her—
The group hadn’t been quiet.
It had just been, her fellow community members had been unnamed.
Name Your People. Create Connection.
People want to see themselves inside your community.
Not just looking at it.
Giving them a name turns your group into a shared identity.
It says: You belong here. You’re one of us.
A good member name doesn’t need to be clever.
It needs to be true.
Try these simple steps:
Choose a name that reflects your values or vibe.
It could highlight courage, rebellion, softness, ambition, or whatever you stand for.
Examples:
✧ The Brave Ones (Those making bold moves)
✧ BuildBabes (Startup founders)
✧ Resetters (Wellness)
✧ Bumpies ( Expecting moms)
Use it in your posts.
“Hey Brave Ones—what are you working on today?”
“Calling all Quiet Hustlers—how did this week go?”
Celebrate anyone who repeats it.
Give them visibility. Say thank you.
Others will follow their lead.
Be consistent.
Even if it feels awkward at first, keep going.
Culture forms through repetition, not perfection.
Proof in Numbers:
A study of nearly 300 Reddit communities found that when a group has a clear and unique identity, people are more likely to stick around and get involved.
Personal Opinion:
You don’t build a strong community by talking at people.
You build it by giving them an identity they want to live into.
So this week:
Don’t just post.
Name the movement.
With magic and wisdom,
thGuardian of the Enchanted
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