The difference between this board and the regular BPD bulletin board is that this people can discuss Christianity on this board and not feel that they are stepping on anyone's toes, or upsetting anyone.

Also, many people who are Christian get a great deal of strength out of their spiritual beliefs and their fellowship with other Christians. I highly encourage that kind of support on this board.

You do not have to be a Christian on this board. This board is not for all faiths however; only for Christianity. Why? Because a Christian board was highly requested and those of us at the Sanctuary responded. That is all.

This new bulletin board is moderated to protect everyone from "trolls." All messages to the board will be reviewed before they are sent to the board. Messages that do not conform to the rules below will not be added to the bulletin board. This is for your protection so that there will be no flaming, no inappropriate posts, no family members, clinicians, etc.

This is not a place for families, friends or clinicians. Your messages will not be posted. Families have their own un-moderated bulletin board here. Also there are many excellent resources on the Internet for families of borderlines such as email support groups.  Please see my "Resource" section.

Bulletin Board Rules:

Suicidal ideation and discussions of suicide are permitted as long as you are not at immediate risk. Thoughts of suicide are normal for many of us as we suffer depression, etc. We need to discuss these things openly. 

However, anyone who is actively suicidal (i.e. at risk) is not permitted into the room as you are encouraged to call 911 immediately. I have written a  suicide crisis intervention section for you including many resources here. Also check out our "Haven of Hope Sanctuary Hotline" here where you can call or write volunteers directly.

You are welcome back into the bulletin board after you have taken the steps necessary to save your life and you are no longer at risk.

Discussion of self-mutilation or self-harm can be discussed as long as you mention it in your subject after the word "Trigger:" Discussion of these topics can be a trigger for some people so we need to protect everyone on this board. If you feel you may be triggered in anyway by the subject matter, wait until you are able to handle that subject.

Self-destructive behavior (speeding, shop-lifting, criminal behavior, etc.) again are permitted with the subject put in the subject line. IE - Trigger: Speeding.

No arguments are permitted on this bulletin board. It is fine to say you disagree with someone and why, but it is not appropriate to argue or flame someone. This is not the place to rage. This is the place to discuss your rages.

No foul language is permitted. It is true that there are times when curse words are helpful when expressing yourself and they are very powerful. However, many people take offense to this and many times this habit can be abused. This is also a good place to practice disagreements with positive discussion versus splitting and raging.

If you have left a message and do not find it posted, chances are your message has broken an above rule. Try again and if it doesn't break any rules, we will be happy to post it.

We happen to think you are very special and we will be providing a safe atmosphere for everyone.