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How to request reinstatement,
file an appeal, or ask for clarification of a moderator action

If your access to Facing the Facts has been restricted in some way, or a post removed or edited or a moderation note posted, using the forms provided on this page is the best way to follow up on these matters. Please select the appropriate category from the list below.

General Edit/Deletion of a Post Suspension of Membership
Technical Problem Clarification Questions Clarification Questions
Appeal Moderation Reinstatement
Appeal of Suspension


Reinstatement after Suspension/Timeout

If you were suspended or if you asked to take a timeout from posting and would now like to have your membership reinstated, please fill out the form below. The purpose of the reinstatement process is to see if the member and the staff can get on that same page and work together harmoniously going forward - put any past matters to rest and move on in a fashion that is best for the community as a whole.

Before applying fo rreinstatement, we do ask that you wait until a "cooling period" has expired before applying for reinstatement. If one has not be stated, please wait at least 72 hours after the suspension/timeout took place.

Requests for reinstatement are reviewed in a hearing attended by the entire staff. Matter are reviewed in great detail. We take reinstatement very seriously and aim to have a detailed and open discussion. The process can take as long as a 10 days. The information you supply on the form and your honesty and self-awareness will weigh very heavily in the staff review, so please be complete in your responses. The staff will also look at prior communications and your prior participation in the community. Suspensions are not punishment - they are intended to create the space necessary to resolve matters.

To request reinstatement, please complete the following form:


Reinstatement Request
Form A1-2
Enter your BPDFamily.com user name below:
Enter your email address below:
Enter your IP address. You can determine it by clicking here
We need this to test the account reinstatement.
Have you read the guidelines and "Who Should Post Here?"
Yes No
Describe the situation that resulted in the suspension. We are asking this to determine if you have reflected on the situation and considered all sides and the impact on the community - openness, honesty, and self-awareness are important here.
What do you think needs to happen on your side and ours to resolve this dispute and go forward in harmony? We are asking this to determine what has been learned in this process - understanding the culture of the community, the guidelines, and the tone of the community is important here.
How do you feel about working on yourself in this community? The staff? Your co-members? We are asking this to determine if this community is a good fit for you - are you comfortable with the educational platforms, the tone of the board and member interactions, and the self focus?