I avoided Facebook for the longest time...until friends pretty much harangued me into joining. I can only go there when I'm feeling strong. Some days it irritates me a bit too much (the inherent bragging and posturing that goes on, the friends with 'perfect' lives, 'perfect' children, grandchildren, 'perfect' careers, and homes, etc.) --- and also there are now thousands of trolls there who are perfectly happy to ruin your day if you post something they object to. I am there maybe two days a week, now, checking in on any darlings that still go there, but that's about it.

Only a few of my trusted older friends know what I'm dealing with now, mentally and physically. There's no reason for me to try and explain it all to folks who are really just acquaintances, these days.

I find these forums to be the best place I've found to receive safe, anonymous, and steady support and compassion.