Step One: Agreements for Participation in

Trans Support Group, Trans Chat, and Trans Forum

Your participation in the Peer-Based Trans Support Online assumes your agreement with both the Terms of Use and Participation Guidelines as described below. Click on each to read.
DISCLAIMER AND TERMS OF USE
Use of this service DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MENTAL HEALTH CARE OR TREATMENT AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A THERAPIST-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR ANY OTHER SORT OF CONFIDENTIAL RELATIONSHIP with Michele O’Mara, Ph.D. THIS SERVICE IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL YOUR DOCTOR OR 911 IMMEDIATELY. Michele O’Mara, Ph.D., along with all of the participants in the Trans Chat, Trans Forum, or Trans Video Support Group Online (also known as a Peer-Based Trans Support Online) is not responsible for any decisions, or results of the decisions that you make while, as a result of, or after participating in this Peer-Based Trans Support Online. This includes whether you choose to seek or not seek professional care or to modify or terminate specific treatment that you are currently receiving based on the information gathered through your participation in this peer-based trans support online. You assume all risk for your participation in the Peer-Based Trans Support Online. Michele O’Mara, Ph.D. assumes no liability for actions taken by you or a third party, or not taken by you or a third party, and you agree to indemnify her and hold her harmless for damages arising out of information provided through participation in the Peer-Based Trans Support Online. Without limiting the foregoing, in no event shall Michele O’Mara, Ph.D. be liable for any special, incidental, consequential, or indirect damages. This service is provided on an “as is” basis and “as available” basis. Michele O’Mara, Ph.D. expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied and make no warranty that your participation in the Peer-Based Trans Support Online will: a) meet your requirements; b) be uninterrupted, timely, confidential, secure, or error-free; or c) meet your expectations.
PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
 

1. Every gender journey is unique; there is no RIGHT way to become who you really are. 

* Share YOUR experiences, support, resources, and sources of inspiration as freely as you wish.

* Use first person sharing: “I,”  or “My experience has been…” and never from “You should…” or “You need to…” etc.

 

2. This journey is difficult enough and every word, comment, or interaction we exchange with another either makes their life easier or more difficult. This forum strives to make life easier for those who read these words.

*When you share, do so with the intent to add value, comfort, support or relief to others.

 

3. Misinformation, generalizations, stereotypes, and opinions are easily misconstrued. We do not want to perpetuate false information or stereotypes that are not rooted in fact.

* If you provide resources and information that is not based on your own personal “I – statement” sharing, provide references and links to back up your information.

 

4. This space is co-created. Every word added to the TG Chat and TG Forum is a contribution to this site, and it will either add value, or it will diminish the value of this forum. This forum is designed to add value to your gender journey.

* Share only that which adds value when you contribute to this forum.

 

5. Participants in the TG Chat and TG Forum are all on a journey of their own toward accepting their own, or their loved one’s true gender. This is not therapy or crisis help. This is not an appropriate place to lean on others to take care of you in ways that extend beyond the forum, chat or online video support group. You can expect a kind ear, a helpful story about another’s own experience, information about useful resources, links, books, and provider information, or general inspiration to encourage you on your journey.

* This is not a place to offer or request help outside of the words exchanged on this forum.

* If you are in crisis, here is a list of available resources to call or chat with online right now.

 

IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE CONTACT A CRISIS LINE SUCH AS:

 

TRANS LIFELINE(translifeline.org)

Hotline for and by trans people.

Phone: (877) 565-8860 

 

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support

for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.


Phone: (800) 273-TALK (800-273-8255)
En Español: (888) 628-9454
Also available via online chat.
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