🌿 Community Guidelines: “Not Your Mama’s Menopause”
💛 1. This is a Safe, Supportive Space
- Everyone is welcome here—no matter where you are in your menopause journey
- Be kind, compassionate, and respectful at all times
- No shaming, dismissing, or minimizing someone else’s experience
🗣️ 2. Speak From Your Own Experience
- Share what’s worked for you rather than telling others what they “should” do
- Use language like: “I found…” instead of “You need to…”
- No unsolicited advice—ask before offering
🚫 3. No Medical Claims or Diagnosing
- This is a peer support space, not medical care
- Do not diagnose or prescribe treatments
- Always encourage members to consult qualified healthcare professionals when needed
🌸 4. Respect Privacy & Confidentiality
- What’s shared here stays here
- Do not screenshot, copy, or share posts outside the community
- Be mindful when sharing sensitive personal information
🤝 5. No Judgment, Comparison, or Competition
- Every menopause journey is different
- No “one-upping” symptoms or experiences
- Celebrate wins—big or small
📢 6. No Spam, Selling, or Self-Promotion (Without Permission)
- No promoting products, services, or links unless approved
- If you think something could genuinely help, ask a moderator first
🧘♀️ 7. Holistic Sharing is Welcome (With Care)
- Feel free to share tools like essential oils, massage, breathwork, etc.
- Keep it supportive—not pushy or salesy
⚠️ 8. Sensitive Topics & Emotional Safety
- This space may include discussions on mental health, sleep struggles, body changes, etc.
- Be mindful and gentle in your responses
- If you’re in crisis, please seek professional support—this group isn’t equipped for emergency care
👩💻 9. Keep It Respectful & Inclusive
- No discrimination of any kind (age, race, sexuality, body type, beliefs, etc.)
- Respect different lifestyles and choices
🛠️ 10. Moderation & Boundaries
- Posts/comments that break guidelines may be removed
- Repeat issues may result in removal from the community
- Moderators are here to protect the space, not police it