If you’re poly or kinky you’ve likely realized the importance of surrounding yourself with a community of like-minded people. Sarah Taub works at the Center for New Culture and teaches people how to better their relationship skills, navigate conflicts, and find or build their own community.
Today Sarah speaks with us on what community is, why it’s important to have one, the difference between a commune and an intentional community, and how an individual can take steps towards joining a community or starting their own. Sarah also explains why clear communication, strong boundaries, and the ability to hold space are even more crucial in communities, and discusses effective ways to resolve conflict in a community.
We also go a bit down the rabbit hole on how to start an intentional community, so if (like Rigel) you’ve
Resources Mentioned
- Takoma Village Cohousing
- The Intentional Communities Conference
- MeetUp.Com
- FetLife
- Center for New Culture
- The Polyamorous Leadership Network
- Creating a Life Together by Diana Leafe Christian
- DianaLeafeChristian.org
- Undefended Love by Jett Psaris and Marlena S. Lyons
- Sarah Taub’s Site