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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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Hot here @45Uw15H , @tyme

Got the fans on and it is raining 🌧

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@tyme Obviously i am closer to the tropics!

I'd take rain anyday over the humidity. Lol

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I agree!!! @45Uw15H !

I DON'T like humidity at all!

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Thanks @Ru-bee. It did rain and my friend pulled out, but it stopped later and I walked later, listening to a story through my headphones - that was good

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Howdy good folks!! Hope everyone has been having a nice weekend, I know I sure enjoyed some sunshine today!!

Let's give a big welcome to our Newbies for today 😁

@Lleeee @Nari @BeMe1 @Shlach @Glenys @Ruby24 @jakebrake @UndercovrBlondi @Arc1 @Meganv

Feel free to introduce yourself! Anyone been up to anything fun this weekend?

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I am studying a diploma in community services so I was reading this book from Dr Mark Cross and its Called Mental State. It provides some really good insights into many challenges we face in our society.. This book also speaks about Stigma. I am a CALD Australian, born overseas and came to Australia when I was 16 and I had my fair share of mental challenges over the last 30 years however, I have a different perspective on how to handle difficult situations so one day soon I plan to write a book about it.

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Oh wow @Ruby24 that's awesome!! I think the world badly needs new perspectives, especially when it comes to managing the difficulties of modern life!

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Thanks Jynx. I agree. There is an article from National Library of Medicine about people from CALD backgrounds often draw strength and comfort from their religion to support mental health. I can tell you this is very true in my case because I was born to an interfaith family (Catholic and Buddhist) but I considered myself Spiritual and not an Athiest. In many ways I truly appreciate the views of our Indigenous people that everything is connected to earth and spirit, we are all connected in an energetic level, regardless of our race, gender or ethnicity or background. When we can learn to respect everything and become selfless and more focused on helping others, it creates a ripple effect and we have a purpose for our existence!

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@Ru-bee

I'm getting really confused by all the notifications lol.

I'm feeling a little lost navigating my way around.

Is there a way to simplify things?

Or maybe someone can give me some tips on how to understand the format.

I've never really used forums before, so I'm feeling a little intimidated lol.

I see the quick reply, but that doesn't seem to let me see the person's tag when I write the @.

My brain is already at capacity lol so if there are any quick tips,bId really appreciate them 🌻🙏

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@Jynx

Hello 👋

I'm not sure if I introduced myself here already or not 🤔

I'm still learning to walk on my newbie feet 🫣

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