Respect Every Member
No harassment, bullying, personal attacks, degrading language, intimidation, or deliberately provoking another member.
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OUR COMMUNITY PROMISE
Support without judgment
You do not have to agree with every member, but you must treat every person with dignity. We can have difficult conversations without attacking each other.
Protect Personal Privacy
Do not publish someone’s address, phone number, workplace, private messages, court documents, or other identifying information without permission.
Protect Children
Do not post a child’s full name, address, school, private records, photographs, or information that could place a child at risk.
No Threats or Violence
Threatening, encouraging, celebrating, or planning violence against yourself or another person is prohibited and may require immediate action.
Share Responsibly
Speak from your own experience. Do not present rumors as facts, make knowingly false accusations, or use the community to target another person.
No Spam or Exploitation
No scams, repeated advertisements, fundraising without permission, fake accounts, or attempts to exploit members who may be struggling.
Mental Health Discussions
Members may share personal experiences and encouragement, but should not diagnose others or present dangerous medical advice as professional treatment.
Report—Do Not Escalate
If content violates these rules, use the Report button. Do not retaliate, threaten the member, or continue an argument that is becoming unsafe.
FAIR AND DOCUMENTED MODERATION
How rule violations are handled
The response depends on the seriousness of the behavior, the member’s history, and whether anyone may be in danger.
Warning
The member is informed of the rule and asked to correct the behavior.
Content Removal
Posts or replies that violate the rules may be hidden or removed.
Suspension
The account may temporarily lose access for repeated or serious violations.
Permanent Ban
Threats, exploitation, severe harassment, or repeated violations may result in permanent removal.
IMMEDIATE SUPPORT
You deserve help in a crisis.
This community cannot replace emergency or professional mental-health care. If you are in immediate danger or considering harming yourself or someone else, call 911. In the United States, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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By creating an account and participating in this community, you agree to follow these rules and help protect the people who come here looking for support.
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