Foreversurviving Rules & Regulations I would again like to welcome you to foreversuviving support network and congratulate you on takingn these first steps towards your recovery. Below are just some simple codes of conduct that we wish every and all members to follow while on the site. Again we are a member driven support group and we encourage everyone to feel free to post and respond to others posts we have a few simple requests that we ask all to follow when doing so and they will be listed below. So on behalf of the Management and the members welcome and if everyone follows these simple rules this will continue to be a source of support for everyone to enjoy. GENERAL INFORMATION A little note about your management team here at Foreversurviving. We are here to keep the group safe and operating on a daily basis. We are not medical professionals; in saying this advice comes from personal experience and knowledge of a vast array of topics. Some have had training or taken courses on mental health issues and have a great knowledge on many topics but at no time should our advice be considered that of a medical professional and you should remember this when using this support group. Feel free to contact a member of the management team at anytime if you have a question or suggestion about the group and someone will respond as soon as they get a chance. RESPECT ALL MEMBERS This is a simple little thing that includes respecting everyone’s right to be here. We have many members male and female from all parts of the globe. Please respect others on topics such as: -gender male female or other -race -religion -sexual preference MAKING AND RESPONDING TO POSTS When making or responding to posts we have only a few simple rules that we ask everyone to follow. Remember this site is not monitored 24/7 but each and every post will be read by a member of the management team at some time. As long as you follow these simple rules we will maintain the purpose of this group and that is supporting others in a safe environment for all. We have not had many events that management have had to step in and delete a post because of content but if a post is offensive we have the right to remove such material and a member of the management will explain the reasons that such material had to be removed. -If posting material that may trigger or be a little sensitive to others please include this in the Topic - An example would be- Struggling had a self harm incident (MAY TRIGGER SELF HARM) - now by including the trigger portion in this topic line any member that is dealing with self harm problems at this time would be warned that there may be material in that post that may trigger memory’s of their own and that they should read the post knowing there is material included that may trigger there condition. - this would also apply for topics such as eating disorders, suicide, self harm, and others just a simple request that we ask to keep everyone feeling safe and free to read the posts not worrying that there may be something in a post that may trigger them in a unsafe way. POSTING PICTURES -This can be a very useful tool as they say a picture is worth a thousand words. One of the great things a picture can do is visually make a person feel better lift their spirits and is a common tool used safely by many members. In saying this if you post material that may be viewed offensive sexually or triggering in any way these pictures will be removed and again a member of the team will explain why this material was removed. If any material is found to be offensive by anyone please feel free to contact the management team and one of us will check the material and take the steps to remove it if found offensive or triggering in anyway. GENERAL RULES This site should not be used for advertising or promotion of any kind by members. The purpose of this group is to promote recovery. Please do not copy any material from this group. If a link is provided in a information post that is acceptable to use at your own risk but a person’s post here should be treated with respect and this will keep this a safe place and allows members to make personal posts and feel safe in doing so. Please follow these simple rules and this place will continue to be a safe place for everyone to enjoy!