For New Members - Positives Of The Forum

[Chincho]

This forum has been life-saving for me. I've learned so much and feel so understood.

My husband and children are going away for four days and my T asked if I had a supporter to rely on. I had to tell her the truth: "I ran out of supporter friends, they just don't understand why I can't just let go and move on, but I have some real supporters in the forum, people who really understand."

Thank you to the Forum!!!

 

[amethist]

So you will be here while they are away Chincho, making good use of all the support available. :tup:

 

[Nadege]

I've only been here for one day, and I feel like I fit right in. It has been an exhausting and discouraging experience to try to find a listening ear and understanding among "normal people", and in return encountering their lack of understanding and frustration, or in the best case uncomfortable silence, or in the worst case a hypocritical "oh my, how graphic!" or plain callousness.

As a newcomer, I will try to be "slow to speak and quick to listen," I will try to learn from others first. If I do open up about my story, hopefully I will for a change get appropriate reaction.

 

[bethinhfx]

As a newcomer, I will try to be "slow to speak and quick to listen," I will try to learn from others first. If I do open up about my story, hopefully I will for a change get appropriate reaction.

Well, sometimes, you need to speak in order to get better. That might be one of the first things that you need to learn! :)
Best wishes! Beth

 

[piratelady]

I know I've only been a member here for a few weeks, but I really like this place. I was reading some older posts and I see this interesting pattern.

I put stuff on this site and there are people that always have input to provide. It's not always what I want to hear, but it's helpful. Sometimes it helps me see I am getting wrapped up in my own feelings and losing sight of the facts of the situation. Input I get from people here is helpful; but there are a couple of people that are just so helpful - whether they realize it or not. They know exactly what to say to really get through to me (or distract me with talk about food, lol).

I was looking at some older posts and I see the same pattern. Like one person just completely understands what another person is going through and seems to know just what to say. I guess I just really like having a site where people really understand what we are going through.

 

[^^FlyingSolo^^]

This forum is managed well which makes a great difference.

It feels like a safe place to share and receive feedback from caring people.

It feels like a place of belonging to us that have never been understood with PTSD.

When I come here I feel that I'm among friends who are all in the same boat and are dealing with all the same symptoms. it's just very comforting for a change.

Solo

 

[piratelady]

I couldn't agree more, Solo. Online communities can get so out of control, then if you throw PTSD into the mix...:eek:. The mods and management of this site makes it a safe place :):tup:

 

[bethinhfx]

I agree- this is a great site! Very well moderated- loosely but it feels safe- yeah!

 

[Nicolette]

I think that more than anything, from identifying with others, reading similar struggles/successes etc the forum provides a sense of not feeling so alone as well as 'hope'.

 

[Whitneys story]

I just thought it was time to refresh this thread. With so many new members it is hard to keep up. Welcome to the forum! A place where no one has an attitude they are better than someone else. We share, we care with no expectations in return. Something for everyone to find healing and direction. Hugs to all who accept, Whitney

 

[Let It Be]

I woke up this morning and came to find this thread. It was speaking to me, so here I am, to say, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

It's like growing up, I was always compared to another sibling, that I didn't have this or that, and that is what you're supposed to have in life. So, I have done my darnest to be that kind of person, where I would fit in and the whole world would accept me as I was.

It didn't happen until I came here! I can talk about subjects and others relate to them and for that I am so grateful.

I have been on that merry-go-round of trying to fit in with everyone for too long, and so now, I can recognize there is a difference, and I can accept me. When I read about the PTSD cup, it made so much sense to me!

I feel like I have grown in ways that I can't describe and I hope to keep that up:tup: .

Welcome!

 

[Lucycat]

This has been for me a place to 'test things'. Like sharing about self-harm and not being judged - then finding the courage to tell my best friend - and she hasn't judged me either.

As well as all the other stuff people have already said but I really can't quote you all!!!