Community Guidelines

Begin Again is

• Christ-centered. We point one another to Jesus, Scripture and prayer.
• Encouraging. Speak hope. Nobody here needs shame — we all need grace.
• Respectful. Disagree kindly. Honor each person's story and pace.
• Safe. Protect one another, especially people in a vulnerable season.
• Supportive. Listen first. Pray often. Celebrate small steps.
• Recovery-focused. Keep conversations pointed toward healing and freedom.

Please don't

• Harass, bully or threaten anyone
• Promote or excuse abuse of any kind
• Exploit, pressure or take advantage of vulnerable members
• Spam, advertise, or post the same thing repeatedly
• Scam, ask for money, or request financial details
• Share sexually explicit material
• Encourage dangerous behavior, substance use or self-harm
• Present yourself as a medical or mental-health professional when you are not
• Give dangerous medical advice (including about medication or detox)
• Use Begin Again for dating or sexual solicitation

Encouragement Partners

Encouragement Partners are for Christian friendship, prayer, encouragement, Scripture and accountability. They are not for dating. Romantic or sexual messages, requests for photos, or pressure to move off the app are not allowed and may be reported.

If something isn't right

Use “Report” on any post, comment, message or member. Reports are private — the person you report is not told who reported them. You can also block anyone at any time. Moderators may remove content, send a reminder, pause community access, or close an account when needed, and every action is recorded.