§ Read it once
The Pledge.
Recited at every chapter sit. This is what makes The Room and the partner team possible. Read it once. Carry it.
- I.What is shared in The Room stays in The Room.
- II.I give no advice unless asked. I earn the right first.
- III.I speak for myself. Never for another man.
- IV.I keep no score. I compare no scars.
- V.I name the thing. Vague is a hiding place.
- VI.I ask for help before I need it.
- VII.I leave better than I came.
A few notes.
The Pledge isn’t a vibe. It’s a contract. New members read it during onboarding and tick that they’ve understood it. Chapter leaders open every monthly sit by reciting lines I, II and III. If it ever feels heavy, that’s the point. The heaviness is what keeps The Room safe enough to be useful.
Nothing here replaces a clinician. If you’re in crisis, please contact Lifeline (13 11 14 in Australia) or Beyond Blue. The Room is a slow room, not an emergency one.