Code of Conduct

1. Vegas Rules Apply — What’s said here stays here. Seriously, no Blue Falcons.

2. Respect Is Mandatory, Even If You Hate Everyone — You don’t have to like each other, but you do have to respect each other. Army, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, Air Force... yes, even Space Force.

3. Speak for Yourself — Use “I” statements. No preaching. No diagnosis. No fixing. We’re not here to solve each other’s problems — just share our journey, members of the same tribe - i2. 

4. One Mic at a Time — Cutting people off makes you look like a jerk. Let folks finish talking before you jump in with your life story.

5. Zero Tolerance for Judgy BS — No one here is better, worse, more broken or more healed than anyone else. Keep your ego in check and your mind open.

6. You Can Sit This One Out —  Not feeling it? Say “pass.” You won’t be judged — we’ve all had those days. Just showing up is a win.

7. Phones Down, Eyes Up — Unless you’re texting your parole officer or looking up VA benefits, put the phone away. Be here. Be real. Don’t ghost the group in person.

8. No Trauma Porn — We get it. Trauma is hell. But this isn’t a competition for most graphic horror stories. Share what haunts and helps, not the one-ups. 

9. Show Up With a Reasonably Sound Mind — You don’t have to be perfect, but please don’t come in too buzzed, high, or looking like a bar fight. If you're struggling, say so. That’s literally what we’re here for.

10. This Ain’t Group Therapy, But It’s Close Enough — We’re not all licensed therapists, but there is one available to us. This is peer-led, meaning we’ve all been through some kind of hell and back…we’re still here.

11. Don’t Be a Jackass — If you say something and someone calls you out — take the feedback.  If you snap on here — own it, fix it and move on. It's how one responds after that defines character.

12. We’re Here for Each Other, Not to Save Each Other — You’re not a superhero. Listen, support, and remind people that real help exists when needed. If someone’s spiraling, flag it — there’s strength in saying “you good?” AND having a place where you can answer HONESTLY without judgement or threat. 

13.  Location and safety — Park your car, don't talk distracted or while out and about running errands.  Be in a safe place and environment, somewhere private for your ears only out of respect for others.