THE REAL LOSS / GUIDELINES

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Speak from experience. Make room for someone else’s.

Be kind.

No shaming, harassment, discrimination, threats or blame. Offer support without pressure or judgement.

Keep people anonymous.

Do not include real names, contact details, identifiable children, addresses or information about other people without permission.

No gambling promotion.

No odds, tips, betting links, affiliate codes, win screenshots, detailed gambling methods or instructions for bypassing blocks. Avoid graphic or instructional descriptions of self-harm.

Share experiences, not prescriptions.

Do not diagnose others, promise recovery, ask for money, sell services or give personalised medical, legal or financial advice.

Moderation comes first.

Stories, posts and replies wait for review. Moderators may reject or remove content that breaks these rules. Reports are reviewed, not handled in real time. There are no private messages.

Report what concerns you.

Use Report on a story, post or reply. Choose a reason and add only the detail needed. For urgent danger, contact emergency services instead of waiting for a moderator.

Choose your pace.

Participation is for adults 18+. You can read without sharing. Stop reading whenever you need to, and use the support links if a story feels difficult.

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