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

Hello! My beautiful partner of 9 years (diagnosed BPD and PTSD) has just left our relationship and moved on with another man within weeks. I have forgiven her. But I am looking for some support groups in PERTH [edited by moderator] to help me overcome some trauma. (I am also seeing 2x psychologists and my GP regularly - I will be ok)

Any assistance or suggestions most welcome!!

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

hey @Pelican23! welcome to the forums space 😊

sorry to hear about your relationship, 9 years is a long time and i imagine it's going to take some time to process this change. please do be gentle with yourself 💙

we're excited to have you here! i don't live in perth myself, but here are some links you might be interested in exploring:

hope this helps with getting started! you're welcome to connect here, we're here to listen too!

just wanted to let you know that i've edited out your postcode (as per our community guidelines, we can share the city we live in but not specific suburbs - this is to protect your safety and anonymity)

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

Sounds like a busy day @GezzaP! Glad your psychologist apt went well.

What sort of gardening are you planning? Just general maintenance or do you have anything new to plant?

I'm good, had to take both of my cats to the vet this morning for their yearly check ups and was told they'll both be needing dental work which will be $$$ so I'll need to start budgeting for that!

Hey @Pelican23 nice to meet you. I see that @rav3n has already left some great ideas so I just wanted to say good on you for being so proactive in seeking some support in the midst of a break up. I always find the times we need it most are the times that are the hardest to actually do it.

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I was planning on planting some flowers I bought and sowing some sunflower seeds @Ru-bee but I’m too tired and my back is hurting. Just took some painkillers. Will garden tomorrow morning instead. I have a cleaner coming tomorrow afternoon. Also need to book an appt with periodontist and am in the process of getting solar battery quotes. Might have a 10 minute cat nap. Yes vets are very expensive. Need to take my cat too when I can afford it. Maybe next pay day.

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Hello and welcome friends

@AAM40ThatsMe @Anthi @Barbara2244 @Bella116 @BellaBoo2 @Brissie @Broken_flipflop @Eshahz @evernightstars @EyesWideOpen @fisherdaniel123 @gambinogirl4eva @Jessica22 @Justmeandthedog @jzs @kittycat4 @lemonlobster @Letsdothis @Mi7889 @Naomicroak1981 @Nikisfaith @Nji-Mbakwa673 @NLTL @Ocdeezus_9 @oldaq @Paco96 @Pelican23 @Phoebe4 @pinkschmink @PoeticRain @Puku @Riftis @Sane2 @Stendhal @survivorgirl24 @toot1 @Unicorn23 @Vee8181 @Wasted @WorriedSibling

It's great to have you here! Please feel welcome to join in on the conversation here!

@GezzaP @Oaktree @Spiritmission6 @heartathome @Pelican23 @Jynx , @Ru-bee , @rav3n Howdy, how are you all going today?

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

Hi @Ru-bee

🤗 Hi everyone

I've had a good day today. I went to an animal rights Opp shop nearby and told them I'd volunteer for a couple of hours a week. The whole getting out by myself is the big thing! I went downtown to get some photocopying done and while I was down there, I picked up my Meals on Wheels (I don't like cooking), did a little shopping and went to a cafe for a coffee and read the photocopying. I'm amazed that I did so much! Normally I'd go directly home but know I need to try something different to combat the loneliness. Connection is something that I was missing. I'm beginning to connect with others on the different threads on here! I might go for a walk around the block later this afternoon. 🙃

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

Well done and way to go my awesome friend @heartathome 😍

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Yeah resting your back sounds like a good idea @GezzaP Hopefully you feel better tomorrow and are able to put those plants in!

Hey @Shaz51 @heartathome 😊

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

@heartathome Good on you! I had a busy day too, but couldn’t drive safely to appt as too tired Got a taxi there and walked back. Was an hour’s walk. I’m exhausted now. Had a 5 minute snooze. Hoping I sleep longer tonight as only had 4 hours last night.

Had 2 appts and rang GP too. Was going to do a few other things today but I’ve been too tired. Will try to do tomorrow morning. Relaxing and having a drink. Think I’ll have cheesy pasta for dinner tonight. It’ll be early because I’m tired and getting hungry.

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I hope I sleep better and can get things done in the morning. @Ru-bee Like gardening. Will eat early and probably go to bed fairly early. Go back to see chiro Monday. Hope that improves my back. If not might try Chinese acupuncture. There is one just down the street from me.

Hi @Jynx @Shaz51 @heartathome @rav3n

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