Desi Social Group for Divorced,Separated,Widow & Friendship

## 🌸 About DDSG

We are a community representing the Indian Subcontinent — Desi folks who have experienced or are experiencing separation, divorce, or the loss of a spouse or simply looking for healthy and mature friendship.
With 400+ members and growing, we are an active community that comes together through weekly and monthly activities. We are here to build friendships, share laughter, have fun, and support one another through both the good times and the challenging ones.
DDSG was created by a group of friends who wanted to build a comfortable, positive, non-judgmental and supportive space for people who understand the journey of starting a new chapter in life. Sometimes, the best support comes from people who have walked a similar path and simply “get it.”
We are, first and foremost, a group of friends and a social support community.

### ❤️ What We Do

We regularly organize a variety of events, with and without kids, including:
• Hiking and outdoor activities
• Dancing and social gatherings
• Dinners and brunches
• Holi, Diwali and New Year celebrations
• Movies and game nights
• Antakshari and Bollywood activities
• Volunteering
• And many more fun activities!
We have multiple admins and organizers who help run the group, and decisions regarding activities and events are made collectively.

### 🚫 Please Note: This Is NOT a Dating or Matrimonial Group

DDSG is a social and support group — not a dating or matrimonial platform.
That said, friendships naturally develop when people spend time together. Members may discover common interests, form close friendships, develop emotional connections, or even enter healthy relationships. These are natural outcomes of people meeting and connecting, but that is not the purpose of this group.
Please join with the intention of friendship, community, support and participation.

## ✅ Membership Criteria

To join DDSG, you must:

1. Be of South Asian/Desi descent.
2. Agree to and follow our No-Harassment Policy.
3. Not use the group for business promotion or solicitation.
4. Have a clear profile picture showing your face.
5. Understand and agree that photos taken at group events may be shared within the group and/or on social media.

## 🌼 Basic Group Guidelines

We want DDSG to remain a welcoming, respectful and enjoyable community for everyone.

1. Be respectful. Offensive, abusive or inappropriate language is not acceptable.
2. Please avoid political and religious discussions. We are here to connect, not debate.
3. Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
4. No discrimination or harassment of any kind, including based on political views, religion, gender, sexual orientation, background, or personal beliefs.
5. Participation matters. If you have no intention of ever attending our events or meeting fellow members in person, this may not be the right group for you.

## 🚨 Anti-Harassment Policy — Please Read Carefully

DDSG is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all members.
“No” means no. Please respect it.
Any member reported for repeatedly ignoring a clear request to stop contacting someone, or for engaging in harassment, unwanted propositions, inappropriate behavior, retaliation, stalking, or intimidation may be removed and banned from the group.
Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to:
• Repeatedly messaging, calling, texting or emailing a member after they have clearly asked you to stop.
• Sending unsolicited or inappropriate sexual messages or comments.
• Contacting members you have never met through group messaging or other channels with inappropriate intentions.
• Taking photographs of another member without their consent.
• Following, repeatedly approaching, or making another member uncomfortable at an event.
• Making unwanted romantic or sexual propositions.
• Retaliating against someone because they declined contact or interaction.
• Any behavior that causes another member to feel unsafe, intimidated, threatened or uncomfortable.
All members are expected to handle personal interactions with maturity, respect and grace, whether communication takes place through the group, private messages, phone calls, texts, email, social media or in person.
Failure to follow this policy may result in immediate removal from DDSG and/or a permanent ban.

## 📸 Photos & Social Media

Members and friends often take photos and selfies at our events and may share them on social media or other platforms.
By attending a DDSG event, you understand that photographs may be taken by attendees. DDSG, its admins and event hosts cannot control or assume responsibility for photographs shared independently by attendees on social media or other platforms.
Please be respectful of others and obtain consent before intentionally photographing or posting identifiable photos of other members.

## ⚠️ Personal Responsibility & Event Disclaimer

DDSG is a voluntary social community, and participation in all events is at each individual's own discretion and risk.
Anyone attending a DDSG meetup, private gathering or other event does so at their own risk and is responsible for their own actions, decisions and personal belongings.
DDSG, its admins, organizers and event hosts are not responsible for personal injury, loss, damage to property, accidents, incidents or other mishaps that may occur before, during or after an event, to the extent permitted by law.
Please use your own judgment, follow the rules and instructions of the venue/event, and look out for yourself and one another.

### ❤️ Our Simple Goal

Come as you are. Meet good people. Make friends. Laugh a little. Create memories. Support each other.
DDSG is about building a community where people can move forward, make new connections and enjoy life — together.
I’d recommend using this as your official group description/rules because it keeps the warm “community” feeling while making the anti-harassment and event expectations much clearer.