Creating a safe, respectful, and supportive space for all members.
We treat each other with kindness, understanding, and without judgment. Everyone's recovery journey is valid.
What's shared here stays here. We maintain strict confidentiality and protect each other's privacy.
We respect differences in profession, perspective, background, and recovery path. Diverse views strengthen our community.
When mistakes happen, we address them honestly and work toward resolution. Growth requires accountability.
What members share in discussions stays within the community. Never share another member's experiences, names, or information outside of our platform without explicit permission.
Why: Trust is the foundation of our community. Confidentiality allows members to be vulnerable and authentic.
Treat all members with respect regardless of profession, background, gender, age, or beliefs. Disagreements are okay; disrespect is not.
Examples of respectful behavior: Listening with an open mind, using "I" statements, validating others' experiences, avoiding assumptions.
Our goal is mutual support. Don't shame, bully, harass, or demean other members. Disagreement doesn't mean you need to attack.
Not allowed: Insults, personal attacks, discrimination, bullying, or harassment of any kind.
Our community is for peer support, not professional medical or mental health treatment. Don't diagnose others or provide professional recommendations.
Appropriate: Sharing your experience. Not appropriate: "You should take X medication" or "You clearly have anxiety disorder."
Keep discussions relevant to recovery, wellness, and supporting each other. Off-topic or promotional content dilutes the community experience.
Avoid: Spam, excessive self-promotion, unrelated political rants, or off-topic marketing.
Some members may not want to discuss certain topics. Respect when someone says they're not comfortable. Don't push discussions toward content members have indicated is triggering.
Tips: Use content warnings for sensitive topics, ask permission before sharing heavy content, respect when someone steps back.
If you're experiencing a mental health emergency or suicidal thoughts, please contact a crisis helpline immediately rather than relying on our community.
Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 | Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 | Local Emergency Services: 911
We take these guidelines seriously. When violations occur, we follow this approach:
Private warning with explanation and opportunity to correct behavior
Formal warning and restriction from community features for 7 days
30-day suspension from the community
Threatening, harassing, or illegal behavior results in immediate removal without warning
Our goal is always restoration and growth, not punishment. Members can appeal decisions or request reinstatement after showing commitment to the guidelines.
If you witness behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it to our moderation team. We take all reports seriously and handle them confidentially.
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