Friend request to YourLocalMHGuru

Hi @Lost52!

It's so amazing to see you showing so much intiative and reaching out to our community members for support. I am so glad that @YourLocalMHGuru has resonated with you. They will get your replies if you do the following:

1. Type in @

2. Then type in their username (make sure it comes up in the drop-down options and click to add)

You are always welcome to start new threads with topics you'd like to discuss, but another great way to build connections and access more support is by jumping into threads you're interested in and sharing your experiences/reflections.

Remember to be mindful of the following guideline when building your forum friendships:

Staying Anonymous

Why do we have it?

To protect members from privacy breaches and potential real-world consequences.

What does it mean?

Avoid sharing personal details in posts that could be used to identify you offline.

Are there any points of conversation you'd like to explore? I can tag you in some threads, if you'd like!

Always here if you'd like to chat as well. 💛 - AuntGlow.

YAY! @Lost52

Of course, any time - we are always here. I appreciate your words, that's very kind.

Please let me know if you need anything else.

PS: I have an intention-setting thread, which you may like to join! I will tag you. 💛

Hi Lost!

Sorry if there are two replies, I replied once but I don't see it on the thread. Friend request received. Accepted. I am also new here and I tried looking for ways to follow you, but I couldn't find a way to do that. So, I will keep my eye out for your posts and try to offer support in any way that I can. Thank you for your sweet message today, I feel very honoured.

Welcome @Lost52 !

Great to have you join us. Hope you find this space supportive through your journey.

@YourLocalMHGuru

Hi, thanks. I hope you had a good day, what did you do today? I almost mowed the lawns, but I'll do them tomorrow. I love the smell of freshly cut lawn!🤗

I'm in Australia, where are you? Don't worry, I will respect the anonymity for both of us. Love to hear what sorts of things you like to do. I know we both love nature. What sort of movies, books etc do you like?

If you want to ask me or talk about anything in particular, just let me know. I am very happy to be friends, thanks Guru🫂 hugs, lost.

Hi Lost,

Thanks for asking.about my day. Today was a day of chores - had an appointment to get some blood drawn, did grocerys, got some gas, cleaned the house.

I am not from Australia but I am in Australia now. I met my husband in my country, but my husband is Australian and he missed home. We have had a hell of a time trying to settle here. Up until a month ago, we were living in a tent for six months. We couldn't find a rental for the life of us. We tried applying to some many but got refused before viewings, which has never happened to either of us in our life before. Luckily, one of the caravan owners got to know us and set me up with a place to stay because my husband has joined the army - the army helps with housing, which was a big draw. But unfortunately from all the camping, my physical health has taken a massive toll. That's sort of how I found this website. I admittedly spent too much time on my phone and an ad came up. I thought it would be a good way to connect with other Australians on a deeper level instead of small chit chat.

How was your day? Is it the first mow of spring for you? I miss yard work. I love getting my hands dirty and gardening. I do read, I am reading "Lessons in Chemistry" right now - a fiction tale of a woman in the 50s who was smart enough to become a chemist, but the era did not approve of women's work so the men are trying to force her out. What are you reading?

I love a lot of things, truthfully. Plants, animals, colours, birds - nature is my therapy. How about you? What are your interests?

I am also a bit of a thrill seeker, I went sky diving over Byron Bay. I was an air cadet as a kid and have a fascination with the bird's eye view. The world is so humbling when you are looking down on it. Makes me feel small and insignificant, which makes me feel free and relieved from the pressures of society. I'm a life particpant, I"ll try almost everything, but I think my purpose on earth is to witness and bring warmth.

I am also a big explorer. I have travelled around the world. My most favourite trip was Seychelles Islands. Gorgeous there. I studied sea turtles on 5 different islands there for 2 months. Most of ny family thinks of me as a bit of an Indiana Jones type lol.

My next goal is to go to the Cairns and the Daintree. I want to smell the rainforest, smell the ancient earth there. Touch things, Im a big rock collector lol. Something about being in the oldest rainforest on earth would really speak to my soul.

Tell me more about yourself 🙂 I am hoping this is vague enough for the threads and I am curious if we have posted in the right spot..I did not a discussion area for non-MH Social chats. Ill have to remember to look at the thread we are on once I hit send here.

🫂 🤗