Hi FreelancerFLetcher. So glad you joined the Psych Central (PC) community. I have felt it is a safe and nurturing environment. Hope you feel comfortable here too. Even people that may not know exactly what you feel and believe can accept you for who you are. That acceptance is what makes PC unique.

Many people who are actively involved in Psych Central find it helps take them out of their own problems to develop empathy for others. And their problems though still there are more manageable.

There are lots of compassionate people here that can make the load lighter by sharing and caring. Feel free to participate actively at Psych Central. Some people find the forums give them the compassion and empathy they seek. http://forums.psychcentral.com

Please feel free to private message me or any of the Community Liaisons by left clicking on the name in blue to the left of their post) for questions or just to share.