PC has been instrumentel for me since Oct of '04. I came here because I was depressed in a relationship. Since becoming a member, I've gotten sober from alcohol and been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

Without PC, I would have not made it through countless days and nights feeling incredibly lonely. I've even gone back and read my old posts, and that is so fun to see how much growing I've done.

PC has helped me to better understand my own issues with mental illness, as well as to understand others' and learn how to be compassionate with just about anyone. I've gained and lost friends here, just like in real life. I've seen the community grow and change, I've seen it in peace and discord, and I've seen it recover time and time again......

PC for me is a microcosm to the world. I've been able to see my own roles here change. From a frightened newcomer, to the girl reaching out and asking for help, to the woman growing up and giving back to the community that has helped me so much.....

Without PC and every single member, I wouldn't have company for my morning coffee. I wouldn't have a chatroom to laugh and cry. I wouldn't be on a team which helps me feel like I have a purpose.....

I love PC like I love my hometown. It gives me friends who live in the box on my desk. PC is my hometown on the internet. I honestly don't know what I would do without it.......