Reinforcing the Walls — Protecting What Matters

I want to take a moment to speak directly — openly — to everyone who has walked beside us on this journey. Today, I need to apologize. We made the decision to remove the comments section — not because we stopped listening, not because we stopped caring, and definitely not because we stopped believing in community. We removed it because the space that was meant to hold encouragement, reflection, and connection was invaded by trolls who chose cruelty over kindness. This is — and has always been — a sanctuary. A place where people can show up curious, open, vulnerable, hopeful, or healing. And no one should ever have to be shamed, attacked, mocked, diminished, or made to feel small for showing up as themselves. The Rangers taught us this: growth doesn’t happen in fear. Reflection doesn’t happen in chaos. And truth can’t bloom in a place poisoned by voices that only want to tear down what they never helped build. We protect what matters here — not by fighting, but by fortifying the ground beneath our feet. By choosing peace over noise. We still believe in dialogue. In sharing. In learning from each other. And we will continue to find ways to make that possible — safely, thoughtfully, and in alignment with the heart of this place. Conversations will return — but in forms that honor clarity, compassion, integrity, and care. Forms that cannot be hijacked by those who only come to destroy. To those who were hurt — I’m sorry. To those who stepped back because the air no longer felt safe — I understand. To those who stood quiet, hoping it would pass — I see you. And to everyone who has held this space with love and respect, thank you for showing us what real community looks like. We didn’t close the door. We just reinforced the walls. The light still shines. The circle still stands. And you still belong here. Always.