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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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I’m having a lesson today. It is such a beautiful day up here. I find being around my horses very therapeutic. My breathing slows down and I feel relaxed which is great for my anxiety. They are very intuitive animals. When I was at my lowest my horses would gather around me and allowed me to cry and express my sadness . They would respond by lowering their heads so I could hug them. It is a vulnerable place for them to be in.@Ru-bee

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I have 2 horses. Ked is a warmblood and is 14 yrs old. My other horse is a quarter horse cross stock horse and he is 15. They are very expensive to keep but totally worth it. Riding is my happy place.

@Shaz51

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aww that is lovely @Bettyboop2 , our furbabies makes a big difference in our lives xx

@Ru-bee

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That is so beautiful @Bettyboop2. Yes I've heard how intuitive they are with emotions, which is why there's equine therapy. I guess this is sort of like your own version of equine therapy.

I hope the lesson goes well today

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We have 2 horses Ked and fella, 2 dogs and 2 cats and we are about to get chickens again. Our last flock was attacked by a fox.

What fur babies do you have?

@Ru-bee

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Sounds wonderful @Bettyboop2

I used to have ducks that a fox got to, haven't been able to bring myself to get any more but one day I'd love to have some and some chooks too!

At the moment I've just go 2 cats who keep me busy

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@rav3n I love seeing people in their traditional sari. They always look so beautiful to me. Well done on embracing your culture.

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thanks @Sooth

Hope you get back into your Arabic soon.

Wishing you well also

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Thanks Ru-bee for the lovely welcome! I'm glad to be here, I've been desperately searching all over my region for DV survivor support groups and they are all very small, already full, or no longer running because they didn't get funding this year. It's hard feeling so alone with what I've been through, and what I'm still going through because I've got a court case still going on. This weekend's highlight was visiting a friend's house and relaxing in the shade with an iced coffee. Cheers, DJ TJ.

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This is my first time posting on this forum, so here I go !

I have schizoaffective affective disorder but am high functioning and work full time and have completed a uni degre my family also live 3 hours away. I'm 30 in December and a male.

I'm looking for other like minded individuals with similar complex mental health diagnosis that even though they have ongoing challenges continue to persist in the face of adversity. I really want a space where I can be authentically myself and not have to hide who I am - which I often have to hide my diagnosis in many settings as unfortunately alot of people still don't understand the complexities or sensitivities around complex mental health issues.

Thankyou 😊

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