Guidelines *PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING*

1. Be respectful of others (along with respect....please no crude language or swearing). If the moderators see swearing or crudeness we will delete your post without warning.
2. If a post has triggering material in it please put *trigger warning* in the subject line
3. Practice self care- we are not professionals so if you are in immediate danger please call 911.
4. There will be no threats of any kind on this forum....no suicide threats, self injury threats, or threats of any kind.
5. Be supportive of others
6. There will be no name calling--goes along with the respect rule
7. I know there are times when you need to vent and that's allowed but please be considerate of others
8. If you have issues with anyone in the forum please let me know. If you are unable to resolve issues between the two of you please speak with a moderator.
9. Please use only one username on the forums as this will cut down on the confusion, if you would like to change your username please post your old name and your new name under the Odds n Ends category on the forums so that everyone will be aware. Thanks.

IMPORTANT:

Please be considerate of other members of the forums and if they are not comfortable talking with you about a certain topic, please respect their wishes and talk with any of the moderators here on the forums instead. Some things may be triggering to some and not others so please be respectful.

Reminder:
If you are suicidal please discuss this with one of the moderators, you can call Debra from Door of Hope 4 Teens @ 1-888-HOPE-307 (467-3307). However, if you are in immediate danger it is extremely important that you choose from these options:

1. Call 911
2. Go to your local emergency room
3. Tell a parent or professional counselor
4. Go to http://www.teenhopeline.com/
5. Call a suicide hotline....the National (USA) Hotline is 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)