Start Here
If you are new to Grumle, this page is for you.
There is nothing you need to sign up for yet.
There is nothing you need to share.
You do not need to know what you want or what you need.
This page exists to help you understand what this space is, and to let you decide your own next step.
What Grumle is
Grumle is a peer to peer recovery platform.
It is built around lived experience.
People who have walked similar paths supporting one another, not because they are experts, but because they understand.
Grumle is:
- peer led
- recovery focused
- private by default
- calm and non performative
- designed to reduce pressure, not create it
This is a place to think clearly, reflect honestly, and connect carefully.
What Grumle is not
Grumle is not:
- social media
- therapy, medical care, or emergency support
- a place to diagnose or advise others
- a place to expose or analyse people in your life
No one here is an authority over you.
No one here is expected to fix you.
How support works here
Grumle is built to reduce pressure, not add it.
You decide how much you share, when you share, and who you share with. There is no expectation to post, respond, or engage before you are ready.
Start quietly
Most people begin by reading, reflecting, or using tools privately.
You can take things in at your own pace. Nothing is required to get started.
Share by choice
If you choose to share, you stay in control.
You can:
- write privately for yourself
- share with the wider community
- speak one to one with someone you trust
There is no obligation to explain yourself or justify where you are.
Peer support, not expertise
Support here comes from people with lived experience.
That means listening, understanding, and shared perspective, not instruction or authority. No one is here to diagnose, fix, or direct you.
Human first, always
Grumle also offers optional AI support.
AI can help with reflection, organisation, and gentle prompts.
It does not replace people.
It does not make decisions for you.
It does not tell you what to do.
Human connection remains central.
Boundaries matter
Grumle is a place for honesty, not exposure.
If something feels too heavy to share publicly, it belongs in a private conversation with someone you trust, such as a sponsor, a close friend, a family member, or a qualified professional.
You are encouraged to be open, but never to overshare.
What you can do right now
You are free to:
- read quietly
- explore the reflections
- reflect privately
- pause and come back later
You do not need to act in order to belong here.
If something feels useful, you can use it.
If it does not, you can leave it.
About sharing
You are encouraged to protect yourself and others.
Do not share anything you would not be comfortable being public.
Highly sensitive or personal material is best shared one to one with someone you trust outside this platform.
Grumle works best when people are honest and careful at the same time.
If you are unsure
That is normal.
Many people arrive here overwhelmed, tired, or unsure what they need.
You do not have to work that out today.
Small steps count.
Pausing counts.
Coming back later counts.
A simple place to begin
If you would like something gentle to start with, you might try:
- one of the reflections
- reading the community rules
- doing nothing and returning when it feels right
There is no correct pace.
One last thing
Grumle exists to support recovery, alongside the rest of your life.
If you need support beyond what peer spaces provide, please contact trained professionals in your local area.