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Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

Hi there SANE Forums Community,

This fortnight we invite you to join in a discussion about communities and the places where you feel connection and belonging. For many of us, finding community and people that we feel connected with can be a journey, and SANE Peer Support Worker @Former-Member will be joining us to share her experience of finding like minded people, and places she feels most connected.

Every person's experience of community is unique, and the path to finding belonging and connection can take many twists and turns. We would love to hear your experience of finding community, and your advice to others who may still be searching for places they feel they can be their authentic selves.

The role of community, connection and belonging in recovery

A big part of recovery for many people is finding spaces where we can be our authentic selves. Finding connection with others who share similar values, interests or experiences can help us to feel a sense of belonging, and reduce feelings of isolation.

For so many of us living with mental health concerns, there are times in our recovery journey we might feel really alone. I know I certainly have at times. Finding our tribe and our people can help us in our recovery, as belonging to a community promotes our social wellbeing, and allows us to be seen and held for who we truly are.

Join us to talk about the role of community, connection and belonging in your life, and how we can build up our dream communities.

Please join the discussion here on Tuesday the 7th of December 2021 from 7:00pm-8:30pm AEST to follow this conversation.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

@nony hugs freely given, I love that

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

Hi @Daisydreamer ..Thank you for that.

I've never really felt like I fit in anywhere, from youth groups when I was a lot younger, to various social groups I've tried over the years.

I don't think I'd understand what community is if it bit me on the behind..

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

@Daisydreamer @Former-Member

I don't really know for sure still figuring it out. This is new to me.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

Ohhh my friend @still_bookish , please tag me whenever you need some support, I am here for you xx

@HenryX in real life I don't have that community support as I am restricted to say things

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

Thank you, @Shaz51. You're a star. 💚

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

Hi @CapnWannabe
I am sorry to hear that finding community has been so difficult over the years - that's something I think so many of us here can relate to, especially when you have given a go finding community in past.

If you were to think about what your ideal community would be, what does it look like for you? What would be important to you?

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

I get it @still_bookish


It's really nice that you have re-joined us here, especially tonight.
Sometimes rebuilding in a community that you have had some time away from can be daunting and hard so I acknowledge the courage & effort it takes for that.


Kindness is a big one also for me.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT


@CapnWannabe wrote:

I've never really felt like I fit in anywhere, from youth groups when I was a lot younger, to various social groups I've tried over the years.

I don't think I'd understand what community is if it bit me on the behind..


That's very relatable, @CapnWannabe .

But the thing with me is, I'm a very imaginitive guy, so I have this very clear picture of the community I've always wanted to be a part of in my head.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

Thanks, @Former-Member.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

3. In what ways does community provide connection and belonging? Do you have an example from your experience?

@Former-Member @still_bookish @Shaz51 @nony @CapnWannabe @HenryX @Bunniekins @chibam @Dimity

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