A Message from Our Founder
Hi, I’m Sharon Michaels, an educator and
the founder of Tended Collective.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Whether you’ve joined us after a challenging school year, in search of community, or simply because your spirit needs tending—you belong here.
I created Tended Collective out of necessity.
Too often, as educators, we are expected to carry the emotional weight of schools in silence. But we deserve space to release, reflect, and restore.
Our writing circles, journal prompts, and collective care are rooted in the belief that your feelings matter—and that healing is both possible and powerful when done in community.
This isn’t just a membership.
This is your space to breathe again.
Let’s Get You Started
You're officially part of the Tended Collective community!
Here’s what to do next to make the most of your membership:
Step 1: Claim Your Complimentary Journal
As a new member,
you’ll receive a free copy of our
Let It Out Journal: 180 Prompts for Educators Pursuing Emotional Release, Validation & Joy.
Take 5 minutes to complete your order form below. Journals will ship sometime in early September 2025.
📲 Step 2: Connect With Us on Social Media
Stay inspired, affirmed, and informed.
👉 Follow us on Instagram: @tendedcollective
👉 Like us on Facebook: Tended Collective on Facebook
✍🏾 Step 3: Join the Writing Circle Community on Facebook
This is where the magic happens—our private Therapeutic Writing Healing Circle group is your space to share reflections, attend live writing sessions, and build community with like-minded educators.
👉 Request to join the Facebook Group
📌 Note: When answering membership questions, be sure to mention your Tended Collective membership so we can verify
and welcome you in. Your Facebook name must match the information that you provided on
your order form.
FAQs
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Journals will be available in September 2025. Once shipped, expect to receive it within 7–10 business days. We ship via USPS Ground.
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Unfortunately, no. The journal is not available digitally.
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Absolutely. We encourage you to share our healing space with your educator friends. All members receive the same access and benefits for $50/year. The circle runs from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.
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While Facebook is our primary platform for group discussions and community connection, we understand not everyone uses it. Participation outside of Facebook will be limited, but you’ll still receive priority access to events, the journal, and key updates via email. Be sure to check your inbox regularly so you don’t miss what’s coming up.
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Yes. We take your privacy seriously and will never share your personally identifiable information with anyone—especially your employer.
Tended Collective staff do have access to your information, but only for essential purposes such as mailing your complimentary journal, approving your Facebook group entry, and managing your membership.
Our private Facebook group allows for anonymous posting, and we encourage members to take extra precautions by not sharing identifying details such as school names, paraphernalia, selfies, or any personal information that could link them to a specific school or role. Members who choose to share such details demonstrate that they are comfortable with their information being visible to the group.
During live writing circle events, you are never required to share your writing. All reflections shared in the space are considered confidential and treated with care and respect.
Your story, your pace, your privacy—we honor it fully.