When a friend says they're stressed, our instinct is to fix:

“You should…” “Have you tried…”

But real support isn’t always solutions - it’s listening.
Next time, ask:

👉 “What does support look like for you right now?”

A small shift, big impact. 💡

#ActiveListening #MentalHealth

👋 I’m Dan, founder of openup.

I built it after realizing how often I skim the surface in chats with friends instead of really connecting. We create space for small, daily prompts; real check-ins, no algorithms, no pressure.

💭 When was your last real conversation?

#BuildingInPublic #MentalHealth

You voted. we listened. 🫶

Last week’s poll was almost split down the middle, so… we’re giving you both.

✨ light mode for the early risers
🌙 dark mode for the night owls

💭 are you usually reflecting more in the mornings or at night?

#DarkMode #CommunityBuilding #OpenUpApp

kay, big question for the OpenUp community: light mode 🌞 or dark mode 🌙?

We’ve been building our first version and want to know what makes you feel more comfortable when checking in with friends or teammates.

Reply below + sneak peek coming next week.

#DarkMode #LightMode #UXDesign

Day 26 of testing openup in the wild – still amazed seeing our app on my phone like any other app.

The other day I got prompted "what emotion is asking for your attention?" and realized this thing is actually real now.

3 months ago = wireframes
Today = 26 day streak ✨

#BuildInPublic #IndieHacker

Our founder battling OAuth demons at dawn so sign-ups feel smooth for everyone.

Love seeing the unglamorous technical work that makes human connection feel effortless. This is how we build different.

First peek inside OpenUp—our app for deeper convos with your inner circle.

"Who deserves more of your time and energy?"

We give everyone surface-level while our closest friends get the leftovers.

What do you wish friends asked you more?

We’re all guilty of:
“How was work?” → “Busy.”

Next time, try:
“What made you smile at work today?”

Same convo, different energy. Opens the door to something real.

openup is built around these shifts.

What’s a question that always gets you talking?

#OpenUpApp #MentalHealth #BlueskySocial

Okay but why do we all default to "I'm fine" when we're clearly not fine?

Like, who decided that was the socially acceptable response to "how are you?"

What would happen if we just... told the truth sometimes?

We’re building something new:
OpenUp - a space for real feelings, shared daily with your close circle.

If you’ve ever wanted social media to feel more human—this might be for you.

🧡 Waitlist opens soon.
Give us a follow to stay in the loop.

#OpenUp #NewApp #Wellbeing #DigitalHealth #Authenticity