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Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

Hey Forumites!!

This is a space for members new and old, to gather around and help make our newer members feel welcome!

We've all been newbies ourselves at some point, and can empathise with how incredibly daunting it can be entering a new space. A lot of folks have trouble even knowing where to start, and (even though we're in the midst of improving it all) we know the forums can be a tricky space to navigate - which can make it very difficult for newbies to be able to find their footing! On top of that, joining any established community means being 'the new kid on the block', and seeing others connecting easily with established relationships can sometimes feel like we aren't welcome, or that we need to 'break in' to the conversation somehow.

Well this space aims to alleviate that pressure and help facilitate some new connections! Whether you're brand new here or you've been here since the very beginning, you're welcome to come hang out, meet some new people, reconnect with others, and maybe even make a new friend!

We will try to tag new members as they join, so help us make them feel welcome!

Here's today's newest forumites:

@noodles1

@IndigOverwhelm

@Sam63

@Sosad01

@jsbpd

@JJll

@Andora

@riotgrrl

@HopeEverlasting

@Bellle

Feel free to tell us a little about yourself, what brought you to the forums, and what you're looking for here!

Tagging in our lovely bunch of Community Guides too! They're seasoned members who volunteer their time and energy towards making the forums a safe and welcoming place for everyone. We wouldn't have the community we do without their efforts and their passion! Feel free to reach out to them, they're always quite happy to help guide and support 😊

@Anastasia @BPDSurvivor @Eve7 @Faith-and-Hope @MDT @Judi9877 @outlander @Shaz51 @Snowie @wellwellwellnez @Zoe7

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Hello @KC11 and @Justhere it's great to have you both here!

I do hope that this can be a safe space for both of you to connect and share more of your stories when you feel ready.

@Justhere I did just want to let you know that we did make a slight edit to your post to remove a medication name, due to our community guidelines around this. Nothing to worry about, it's very easy to miss these when you first sign up

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Re: Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

HI,

Sorry didnt mean to offend the group, my post was referencing Song titles by Evanescence, a medication song relates to the loss of self and how the numbness enters and will it end, as to the Song Haunted from past events.

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Re: Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

That's okay @Justhere no offense taken at all!

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Re: Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

hey @Justhere i've only heard one Evanescence song, but even that one song had so much feeling in it. i love that music can be so powerful in making us feel seen and less alone, that's how i felt with some of SZA's songs. thank you for sharing 💙

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Hello everyone,

Thank you for welcoming me to the group. I've recently had aortic valve replacement surgery. I joined this forum for support and hopefully to connect with anyone who has gone through the same experience I have.

LostInDarkness

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Re: Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

Welcome to the forums @LostInDarkness !

I hope you can connect to others who have been through a similar journey.

@Shaz51 , do you know anyone who has had heart surgery?

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Hey @rav3

Ive always loved her music, but the lyrics now mean so much more. Letting go, talking to yourself and the numbness inside.

Jelly roll has just released a beautiful song, "i'm not ok, but i'm going to be alright"

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Re: Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

hello @LostInDarkness

I am tagging @The-red-centaur for you

having a look around for you

If you like to start a new discussion with your story so other members can support you more

@tyme , @Jynx , @rav3n

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Re: Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

it's interesting how the meaning of lyrics when you first hear a song can change depending on our life experiences @Justhere i'm really glad you've got her music to hold onto. not a lot of mainstream music touches on those deeper topics and themes, but when we do find that one artist that gets us... it's the best feeling hey!

hope you're doing well 💙

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Re: Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

Hi @rav3n , Amy's songs really resonate with me at the moments, but im trying to also mix it up with some Inspirational u tube to change my focus.

Ive had some very dark days and many more bright ones, just wondering who i am at the moment and building myself back.

How about you ?

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