Introduction

[Apple]

I can relate to the depression and self isolation. Every day I fight my inner hermit, and on long backpacking trips I always have a trail family of other hikers to keep me socializing. I am happy that today at least your better, and I hope interacting on the forum will help. If you run out of drama to catch up on, I'll gladly take a ridiculous position on something and point out how you're wrong when you provide a viable solution.

[happyvibe]

I too can relate to the depression and self isolation. I’m glad you were back on here even if it’s just to read posts. This is such a safe space. The past few months have been heavy and the holidays. Don’t help so good on you for making some positive steps.

@apple your suggestion to add drama for humor made me laugh. Thanks for that .


Topics that usually add drama, Hillary Clinton, Hunter, Biden, vaccines and Donald trump. Lol

[Analin]

Good to see you again! Please feel better.

Thanks.  Do you mind if I PM you?  Some things I must keep private.

[Apple]

I too can relate to the depression and self isolation. I’m glad you were back on here even if it’s just to read posts. This is such a safe space.  The past few months have been heavy and the holidays. Don’t help so good on you for making some positive steps. 

@apple your suggestion to add drama for humor made me laugh.  Thanks for that .


Topics that usually add drama, Hillary Clinton, Hunter, Biden, vaccines and Donald trump.  Lol

And your list made me smile as well, our senses of humor line up perfectly. Nice to meet you happyvibe, I hope you continue to interact, it usually helps me out. My best wishes and sincere prayers go out to Analin. The entire reason over a decade ago for me looking up these forums was a social anxiety that was nearly destroying my life. I'm a different person now, but believe me, that extreme social anxiety is still inside of me.

[Charon]

I have responded this morning to your PM. Anyone with fifty posts may PM me at any time.

If one has fewer posts, than use contact me email on front page lower left. I shall get your email directly. Just me.

As I am letting my name show when i am here of late, if my name is not showing, i may be doing something mundane. Or I am too weary or ill to be on at that moment.

But whenever, I never get upset with anyone for PMs. Unless one Pms me to curse me out. Yeah, that won't help anyone.

Just sayin.

[barq2]

Welcome Analin. As others have said, this forum works like a family and we take care of each other. Sorry to hear about your experience on the other forum, I'm sure it was very traumatic. However, this is a safe and friendly place. I look forward to getting to know you :-)

[happyvibe]

Agrreed. I cant believe how long I’ve been posting on this forum and how a nervous I was at the beginning with all the rules, but those rules to protect us and our vendors. We are so lucky to have this community and safe space and individuals that will reach out to you via direct messenger to make sure you’re OK.


The last few years have been an absolute roller coaster, but I can always come back here to be grounded

[Analin]

I feel like I have found my people. You are all so warm and welcoming. How do you know from words though? I/we can say whatever we want to lift each other up but is it real? I have a real hard time trusting. I'm gonna give it a shot. I need a positive community. I need to get to know you all. PMs may help. IDK, 4 years in and I'm still a nervous nellie. As I've posted before (maybe in this thread, I'm so tired to look) Ive been burned badly by a stranger that made me believe he was a friend.

[Grovedale]

Hi Analin,

How are you getting on?

[TheBigGreenBastard]

Welcome! I too love to lurk awhile because I’m bashful, kinda. But I believe this forum should be great!