At various times, I post because:

-I am having a really hard time with T, and badly need support. Noone in my life who I can go to for this, as most don't know I'm in therapy, and even those who do don't understand the intensity of it
-The majority of posters are in the US and the forum is therefore active during the UK night, when I don't have access to other forms of crisis support
- I want to talk about T (perhaps to feel connected to her, and the therapy process) and again I can't really do this in my real life
- I want to offer support to people with similar struggles. I feel concern and care for people whose stories I follow and I want to reach out to them. I try to come here regularly and reply to others' threads even when I don't 'need' anything, as I am mindful about giving back and not just taking.
- I enjoy being part of an online community, even though I feel very much on the edge of it.