gedokun

A bulletin board to “detox” your worries

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Concept

A hidden safe space for teenagers

Gently connect with others who share the same struggles.
The simple fact that “someone else gets it” brings a quiet light into the darkness.
First, finding a reason to keep living.

Features

No replies

Just vent — no replies or advice.

Fully anonymous

No personal info collected. No registration needed. Anyone can use it right away.

“I get it” / Cheer button

Quietly send the message: “I understand” or “You've got this.”

AI recommendations

Based on post content, relevant nigeruno resources are shown below the post.

Safety filters

Harmful content and posts that disrupt the safe space are blocked.

Livestreams

Chat and share worries. Convey things that words alone can't express.

Voices

  • Seven days a week of activities. It's exhausting.
  • I'm bad at talking. I want friends.
  • My parents are overprotective and put a GPS on me.
  • I was mocked for being gay.
  • I found out my mom is having an affair. I feel sick.
  • Dad is struggling. Please don't cry.
Post example

Responses

  • Thank you — let's all keep living.
  • That's the first time anyone has cheered me on.
  • I can keep going because you're all here.
  • It's the first time I've been truly honest.
Post response example

Livestreams

Sharing difficult feelings together

Streams 1–5 times a week — evenings, mornings, and afternoons.Share feelings and just chat together.

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Impact

Feeling less alone

Having someone hold the feelings you've been carrying alone.Even if the support is small, never leaving anyone alone.Featured in NHK, Asahi Shimbun, NTV and more.

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Framework

Overcoming ACEs with PCEs

Most users have Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Research shows that Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) reduce the risks associated with ACEs. gedokun provides opportunities to gain PCEs.

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Usage

  • Users from all over Japan
  • Primarily middle and high school students
  • Daily users and those who return when something happens
  • Peak usage: mornings before school, lunch break, after school through night
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