What a few days I have had. Since joining this group I have become more open and real with "strangers" or friends. I'm not sure which I like more. It is so nice to finally find a place where I can be my true self and not scare anyone. I've only had a few posts, but the response from the team members has helped me have the courage to be more than I am now. Thank you.
The stories I am reading are sounding so familiar to me. Wow I am not alone. I may become addicted to reading this site for a while just to reassure myself that what is happening or has happened to me is not unusual.
For the most part I'm a scared person that wants to speak out, but doesn't want to be rejected. That's probably true for many many people. I've felt rejected so many times that when I find a place that accepts who I am, it is awesome.
I have truly changed. Not saying I'm going to post any stories about myself, but I can be myself at least a few minutes each day. That is cool!

I am so glad the forum is being a positive experience for you

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Yeah, it IS great to be ourselves here. Im also new and reading everything here. Its amazing to find stories that are so familar.

Strange thing about reading stuff here even scary stuff is it makes me feel connected. I dont know what to make of it.

Im a scaredy cat too. Pls keep sharing. I think we help others here by telling our stories regardless of how terrible they are.