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16-10-2021 03:53 AM - edited 16-10-2021 07:01 AM
16-10-2021 03:53 AM - edited 16-10-2021 07:01 AM
Taking a break from the forums
I'm taking a break from these forums. I'm not sure how long I will need. I'm just letting you know in case you are wondering where I am.
I'm not sure if these forums are right for me. I'm not sure if an online environment is right for me. Maybe I need to connect with people in real life.
I don't feel like I fit in here. I can't relate to most of the people here. It makes me feel alone. I don't like the way the forums are run. It feels too oppressive for me. It doesn't feel like an online forum. It feels like a mental health program that is run by the government.
Okay, that's all I'm going to say.
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17-10-2021 08:57 AM
17-10-2021 08:57 AM
Re: Taking a break from the forums
Sorry to hear the way you feel here @Arizona but know there is always a place here for you and if you decide to return then I hope you find it. Take care, do what you need and we will be here if/when you come back
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17-10-2021 11:15 AM
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Re: Taking a break from the forums
Thinking of you @Arizona It's good that you are making conscious decisions about what is right for you.
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17-10-2021 12:35 PM - edited 17-10-2021 12:36 PM
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17-10-2021 12:51 PM - edited 18-10-2021 02:26 AM
17-10-2021 12:51 PM - edited 18-10-2021 02:26 AM
Re: Taking a break from the forums
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17-10-2021 01:00 PM
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Re: Taking a break from the forums
Hi again @Arizona I think a lot of us feel at times that we don't fit in but that is infact once thing that actually makes us all fit in here. I acknowledge though that you feel this way here too and whilst I cannot change your feelings on that I would say that you contribute a lot here and it seems a space you can write to get things out. I do have a question for you - and you do not have to answer - what is it that you would like to get for yourself from the forum? Is it connection, a place to unload, a place to feel safe, a place to find yourself....
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17-10-2021 05:29 PM - edited 17-10-2021 05:43 PM
17-10-2021 05:29 PM - edited 17-10-2021 05:43 PM
Re: Taking a break from the forums
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17-10-2021 05:57 PM - edited 17-10-2021 05:59 PM
17-10-2021 05:57 PM - edited 17-10-2021 05:59 PM
Re: Taking a break from the forums
Hi there @Arizona,
We are always open to working with members to help use the forums in a way that benefits them and the rest of the community. Taking time to process and reflect is a good idea, and know that if you would like to talk more about this you are always welcome to email us directly at team@saneforums.org.
Take care,
Sphinxly 😀
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17-10-2021 06:02 PM
17-10-2021 06:02 PM
Re: Taking a break from the forums
No need to be sorry at all @Arizona If you need a break then take it but I offer you my time when I am here to tag me anytime - listening and here for you
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17-10-2021 06:21 PM - edited 18-10-2021 08:00 AM
17-10-2021 06:21 PM - edited 18-10-2021 08:00 AM
Re: Taking a break from the forums
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