GROUP NORMS & COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS
Group Agreements
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Confidentiality is the foundation of this group. Without it, trust and safety cannot exist. What is said here stays here.
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To keep this space welcoming, safe, and grounded in mutual respect, we ask everyone to uphold the following agreements. These are not rules for the sake of rules. They are a shared commitment to how we care for one another and ourselves.
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Privacy and Confidentiality​
What is said in this group stays in this group.
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Do not repeat, copy, or share anyone’s words or experiences outside this space. Breaking confidentiality will not be tolerated.
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Participation is always voluntary. Silence is welcome.
Respect personal boundaries.
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No one is obliged to reply to private messages.
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Speak From Your Own Experience
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Share your truth without prescribing what is right for others.Avoid advice giving, fixing, or judging.
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Focus on your own story rather than someone else’s choices.
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Words Matter
Language can build trust or harm it. Choose your words with care.
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Be mindful of tone, assumptions, and labels.
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We are here to support, not correct, criticise, or control.
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Respect Differences​
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We will not always connect with everyone, and that is okay.
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Kindness and respect are not optional.
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No blaming or shaming.
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Each of us is responsible for our own choices.
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When Something Feels Off
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If something does not sit well with you, contact the leadership team privately (info@thesoscollective.com).
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Everyone deserves a chance to reflect and self-correct.
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Feedback is given with care, not punishment.
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Consequences for Violations
To protect the safety and dignity of all members:
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First, a private and respectful reminder of expectations will be given.
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Continued behaviour may result in being asked to step away, either temporarily or permanently.
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In serious cases, including harassment, targeted comments, or breaches of confidentiality, immediate removal may be necessary.
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We Are All Learning
This is a practice space for honesty, humility, and compassion. We all make mistakes. What matters is accountability and growth.
With love from the whole sober team,
Lisa, Linda, Lynn, Beth, Prudence & Katelyn
The SOS Collective (Sober Online Sisters)
info@thesoscollective.com
