Oh! You, too?
OU2 stands for "Oh! You, too?"—encapsulating that moment of surprise when you learn someone you recognize is also a caregiver and you realize that you're not alone in what you're experiencing.
The meeting itself is the heart of OU2. The website exists to extend what happens there.
This site is a living library of what has been discussed during an OU2 gathering and the resources that support those conversations. It is designed to be easy to return to when you have the capacity—whether you're looking for a specific topic, a reminder of something you heard, or language that helps you name what you're living.
Our Principles
OU2 is guided by a few core principles that protect the group's tone and trust:
No "shoulding"
No "shoulding" on ourselves or others. This is a space for support, not prescriptions.
Confidentiality matters
If you reference something shared in OU2 outside the meeting, do so without identifying who said it or who attends. Not everyone wants the world to know they are a caregiver.
Truth without judgment
We hold space for truth without judgment. Nothing is taboo, and no one needs to explain themselves here.
Our Meetings
We keep OU2 groups small—no more than 10 participants—so that each person has time and space to speak if they choose. There is no pressure to share—showing up is what matters. The cadence of an OU2 meeting is intentionally simple.
Check-in
We begin with a quick check-in, where each person shares how they are in that moment and what's on their mind.
Discussion
We spend the majority of the time on whatever topics are most present for the group.
Gratitude
We close with a brief gratitude practice. Often the gratitude is that a place like OU2 exists.
Who We Are
Meg
Meg facilitates each meeting and helps keep the space grounded, kind, and psychologically safe. She also ensures we stay aligned with OU2's principles—especially around confidentiality and avoiding advice that lands as pressure.
Candice
Candice compiles the meeting reflections into brief recaps and offers additional, in-depth resources. She draws on her professional background in caregiver technology and personal experience caring for her father to contribute to the conversations.
Our Roots
OU2 began because a community responded to a need.
Religion Outside the Box (rotb.org) recognized that caregivers in their broader community needed a place to gather—one that felt steady, private, and real. They offered the virtual space for caregivers to meet, and Meg and Candice took the opportunity to see what might be possible.
The result has become a simple, consistent support circle for those caring for a parent, partner, or friend.
"OU2 is not affiliated with any religion or faith tradition. It is simply a sanctuary-style space where caregivers can talk openly and be met with understanding."