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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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Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out.

I'm speaking out against unjust treatment. When I challenge mental health professionals, they dismiss me, saying I lack insight. But I know my experience.

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) can be misdiagnosed as Bipolar. Yet, they rush to medicate, ignoring trauma's impact.

Drugging survivors of trauma is harmful and misguided. It's a convenient narrative to justify their approach: 'The drugs work; you're Bipolar.' But it's not the truth.

When I gathered my thoughts, I realised what was happening. They took my phone, citing 'protection of my reputation.' I believe they wanted to silence me.

It's heartbreaking to see people treated like lab rats, exploited for convenience.

I hope your day is filled with love, light, and empowerment.

Peace be with you.

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

It's time for a mid-week welcome to our newest newbies:

@Alone6 @Amaya1 @Bananaman @benjimam @BethanyPhoenix @Casj90 @chicken88 @CLOE1 @Costing101 @Daisyboo @daiz @egungor @Esaye @Fran4421 @Goober @JBPD @JLH1 @Kalala @kmss @LadyAD28 @Lauren20 @Lilygirl @Louie333 @lyn_niw44 @maccasrun10180 @MariaNu @MaxxyMax @Melzi @misunderstoodd @MotherOfCats @mumof3cats1dog @NonReactiveIJ @Ozgray @Paulie @QVP @rAinBoWandc0 @rebuilding @rimau @Running-Mum @Sainter1 @Sarah098 @SatoSugu @Scooter700 @Sean77 @Sean77 @Sickofnarc @Silent1 @SK7 @StormTilley @String1986 @Tlee81 @Tub @Waratah5 @Wendy26 @Williams

A very big hello to you all, whether or not you've had a chance to make your first post please feel free to pop in and say hi and let us know how your week is going. I can't believe it's already Wednesday, the days are just flying by!

So very happy to have you all here

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

Hello and welcome

@Alone6 @Amaya1 @Bananaman @benjimam @BethanyPhoenix @Casj90 @chicken88 @CLOE1 @Costing101 @Daisyboo @daiz @egungor @Esaye @Fran4421 @Goober @JBPD @JLH1 @Kalala @kmss @LadyAD28 @Lauren20 @Lilygirl @Louie333 @lyn_niw44 @maccasrun10180 @MariaNu @MaxxyMax @Melzi @misunderstoodd @MotherOfCats @mumof3cats1dog @NonReactiveIJ @Ozgray @Paulie @QVP @rAinBoWandc0 @rebuilding @rimau @Running-Mum @Sainter1 @Sarah098 @SatoSugu @Scooter700 @Sean77 @Sean77 @Sickofnarc @Silent1 @SK7 @StormTilley @String1986 @Tlee81 @Tub @Waratah5 @Wendy26 @Williams

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Hi there… 🙂

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

Hi there 😊

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

Hey @1078 , great to hear from you! Sorry I haven't been online so I've only just read your message.

I can't even remember my Monday morning anymore! Can't believe it's Wednesday already!

We have school holidays next week so my head is a bit excited to get away with my nieces and nephew (and their parents)....

What have you been up to so far this week @1078 ?

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@Alittleorange

Sounds like you have had a good week.

I used to live alone and I loved it so much but now I have moved home and live with my Dad. Its been good to have company but there are times when I miss my own space.

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

Hi @Scooter700 how's your week going so far?

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@magnolia84

Hi,

nowadays we cannot be too choosy when finding somewhere to live. If you get on well with your father that can be a good thing and he probably enjoys having company. The whole housing and cost of living stuff is such a mess especially when you live on a pension mostly.

I enjoy my own space for two, got divorced over twenty years ago and except for dad days with my now 24 year old son learned that liking my own space was possibly one of the things that stressed my marriage, so i stayed single.

Did some bus driving yesterday for the local senior citizens club where i spend some time, it is nice to help out occasionally. Have you ever done volunteer work or does your work keep you too tied up?

Cheers

Alittleorange

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

Hello lovely Newbies! We're already at the end of the week, so it's time to say a big hello and welcome to our newest of newbies:

@aayemm @Ann31 @ashlyn24 @Az @Blissfully @Bremit @Bubbles101 @Chelsea9 @coool @Crystal04 @ElephantEar3 @FadhY @Gabstar @goodie2shoes @goodie2shoes @Gran295 @Guinny @HorsePal80 @hurtsoul @JAR1 @jegac1 @Jessie64 @Kazza6 @kikismom @Laughalready @Mama-bear @MatchaToad @Me-Vic @Michael9 @Moz1 @Mudcake @NannyRho @OWM @PeppaP @Pittymumma @Poppie1 @Psycospirit @Pweeda @samualdevis @Shift83 @Sir @smileyscorpio @Softlove @someonesad @Starry-skies02 @Sunnyboy @Sunshinemindset @Thewillowtree @Tilly51062 @TOGETHERISBEST @Winnie-Smiff

We're so pleased to have you here! Please feel free to pop by and say hello, maybe let us know something that you're looking forward to this weekend?

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