find people who get your world.
sojustfornow is a softer social space for teens to connect through the things they already love, talk in moderated communities, and find more support only when they actually want it.
what song sounds exactly like your life this week? mine is absolutely not helping but I’m playing it anyway 😭
musiclate-night thoughtsLaufey · thrifting · Gilmore Girls · journaling · film photos
what’s one thing you did today that your brain is refusing to give you credit for?
start with who you are, not what’s wrong.
A teen should not have to label themselves with a diagnosis before they can feel understood. The product starts with music, shows, hobbies, school life, interests, humor and everyday experiences. Support is there, but it does not dominate the identity of the space.
Create a low-pressure profile
Pick a nickname, age range, interests and things you relate to. Exact school, address, phone number and precise location are not part of discovery.
Get matched into communities
The app recommends moderated rooms and people with overlapping interests instead of throwing teens directly into unrestricted private chats.
Ask for more support when ready
Professional resources and trusted-adult options live nearby without making every normal social interaction feel like a crisis intervention.
version 2 app prototype
Click through the different tabs, search interests, post a prompt, view matches, open a profile, and try the safety controls.
I need songs for the “I’m overwhelmed but still romanticizing the bus ride home” playlist. recommendations?
laufeymitskiplayliststiny win check: what’s one thing you did today that your brain is refusing to give you credit for?
schoolrough daydrop the movie you watch when you want to disappear into somebody else’s life for two hours.
A24moviesfilm photosDesigned to feel soft without treating safety softly.
New users begin in moderated group spaces with community rules and rate limits.
No matching by school, neighborhood, GPS, or “people near me.”
A production system should detect phone numbers, addresses, school names, social handles and attempts to move minors off-platform.
Grooming, bullying, sexual content, threats, self-harm escalation and doxxing need priority review.
Public launch needs legal review, privacy controls, age assurance and parental-consent handling where required.
Peer support stays distinct from therapy, with clear routes to trusted adults and professional resources when needed.