[MuseumGhost]

Hugggs, Fuzzy and SprinkL3. Thanks to anyone who took the time to read alla that.

Just about everyone who comes here is looking for acceptance and validation. And perhaps if we're very lucky, we'll find some kind of understanding based on shared experiences...and then even friendly relationships, which can be incredibly rewarding (if scary or challenging).

I've met so many amazing, strong brave people here---some of the bravest and best people I've met, anywhere. I feel it is a kind of privilege to have met you all.

"What fortitude the Soul contains, That it can so endure The accent of a coming Foot- The opening of a Door."
Emily Dickinson

[anan21]

Originally Posted by SprinkL3

I'm trying to get better at online groups and forums. I get triggered once in a while, and then my mental illness kicks in big time. So then, I don't do well with online groups. I wish I could censor myself when I feel the trigger coming on, but many times I don't even know what triggers me until afterward.

I sometimes try to reply to help others, but I really don't know what to say sometimes. I'm socially awkward even online, LOL.

There are times when I know what to say, but many times I kind of go on a tangent and write what pops into my mind at the moment. And sometimes I misread things.

This pandemic has me on edge, so I can easily misread some things.

I'm doing what I can to catch myself, but it's hard.

I would rather try to stay and improve on the online forums thing here.

Does anyone else struggle with this?

I appreciate your work.

I prefer online instead of face to face or on the phone, it's safer


The time I struggle with online is when people don't use smilies, so I tend to assume they are angry and hate me, particularly if they are forum authorities and are speaking to me in pm