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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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Are you in a rural area ? @Vayle

we are and i can send you lots of understanding hugs

letting you know that you are not alone my friend

we are here for you

@RiverSeal , you like tea or coffee ?

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hello and welcome @Nimmi 😍

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I'm a coffee drinker @Shaz51 and on my second for the morning! How about you? RiverSeal

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nearly ready for my second coffee for the day @RiverSeal 😁

coffee drinker here too 😎

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@TiredandScared

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I’m a coffee drinker and can’t start the day without a stove top espresso. That usually keeps me going all day

@RiverSeal

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Hi @TiredandScared, I too feel alone and am looking to connect with others going through similar experiences. This forum is so good in 'talking' with other people who understand. I have an older brother with bipolar1 and care for a 24 year old son with depression and anxiety. I also suffer anxiety and depression myself. My friend's 20 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with bipolar1 after experiencing her first psychotic episode. Now that her medication has been worked out, she is doing really well. She is back studying art and doing some casual work. What I have learnt, is that it is really important to take care of ourselves. I hope you are making time for that.

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Hi @Shaz51, I got out and went for a walk with a friend this morning which was good. I find the mornings are the hardest. This afternoon is quiet so I have been playing chess online. I hope you're doing well.

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Hi @1078 ,

I am a little orange on SANE and it was nice to see your post. It is good that you have friends you can take walks with, not so good that mornings are so trying. Are you a good chess player? If yes best you do not challenge me to a game online, if not then we could play as I am not that good.

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Hi @Shaz51 ,

cuppa time has gone here but soon it will be my regular time for lemon, lime and bitters at the RSL catching up with a friend.

The site says you are a Community guide, that must be interesting, am slowly learning to navigate the site which like a lot of online sites can be tricky.

Enjoy your cuppa and your day.

@Alittleorange

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