[rainbow8]

Someone posted that PC is for survivors, or that most posters were survivors. I'm not an abuser or a survivor. I thought the psychology forum was for anyone in therapy, and that the entire PC site was for anyone. So I don't understand where this statement comes from. Do most people go to therapy because of abuse, and come to this forum because of it? I didn't know that.

[pegasus]

(((((((( rainbow8 ))))))))

You do not need to worry rainbow, anyone can use what ever forum they wish to go in. You don't have to be in therapy to come in here. There are a few guidelines on some that Psych Central is not suitable for but those are very few acceptions. Anyone who is looking for support for mental health or relationship issues is very welcome.

You are welcome to PM one of the admin team if you need clarification but you really do not need to worry.

PC is a wonderful, supportive and safe place to be.

[rainbow8]

Thank you! That's what I thought, but it does seem, unfortunately, that a lot of posters in the forum have those issues. I love PC and I didn't want to suddenly find I was in the wrong place.

[velcro003]

Rainbow, I am not a survivor of abuse either, so don't worry! I am in therapy though.

[KUREHA]

Just wanted to say I'm not either - in therapy for totally different reasons.

Since I am assuming this is directed towards me since I posted something like that...

That statement was made in reference to the guidelines regarding abusers being allowed to participate on PC.

Here is the guideline where it says that the focus is on support for victims of abuse, but it is taken in the CONTEXT of the situation that was occurring.

Pedophiles, rapists, and others that have abused another individual physically, emotionally or sexually (whether imagined, real, acted-upon or not, and/or convicted), are not welcomed here because our focus is on support for victims of such abuse. The two are not compatible with one another.

The guidelines DO NOT say you have to have been abused to participate. It just says in the context of the discussion about offenders and abusers, what the focus is here at PC.

Actually from my understanding, the guidelines regarding abusers/offenders have to do with every forum and they are not permitted on PC.

[sunrise]

Originally Posted by rainbow8

but it does seem, unfortunately, that a lot of posters in the forum have those issues.

Why is it "unfortunately"?

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by rainbow8

Someone posted that PC is for survivors, or that most posters were survivors. I'm not an abuser or a survivor. I thought the psychology forum was for anyone in therapy, and that the entire PC site was for anyone. So I don't understand where this statement comes from. Do most people go to therapy because of abuse, and come to this forum because of it? I didn't know that.

I was in therapy at 8 and also 9 because of abuse but as the years went on I was in for other things not related to abuse. right now Im in all kinds of therapy due to work related issues.

from what I understand psych central is not for just one kind of person or topic. its for everyone in the whole world to come and use. Ive seen posts around that were about people who knew someone with the problems that each of the forums deal with, Ive also seen posts by people that just want some information about things around here. you dont have to be a survivor or an abuser. I dont think they allow abusers to come on here and post anyway.

[chaotic13]

Sometimes I have trouble figuring out which label describes me- victim or abuser? Although I don't like to admit it...in my case they are relative labels.

Personally as far as PC goes for me I see the work support as being more important here.

[velcro003]

Originally Posted by sunrise

Why is it "unfortunately"?

Maybe she means because they have experienced abuse?

[rainbow8]

Thanks for clarifying what you posted, Moosetracks. I understand it now.
Sunrise, velcro is correct. I meant that I feel bad that so many people have been abused. I wish it hadn't happened to anyone!

[pachyderm]

Originally Posted by Moosetracks

Actually from my understanding, the guidelines regarding abusers/offenders have to do with every forum and they are not permitted on PC.

Is there any possible distinction between "abusers" and "offenders"?

Is anyone concerned about his or her abusive thoughts or impulses an "abuser"? Is there any "degree" considered if someone has actually done something that has resulted in harm to others? Or that may have resulted in harm?

Are "offenders" in this context those who have been convicted of a crime? Are they those who are thought to have committed an actual crime?

It seems to me that it might be worthwhile to try to clarify these in guidelines.

Originally Posted by pachyderm

Are "offenders" in this context those who have been convicted of a crime? Are they those who are thought to have committed an actual crime?

pachy, i can't answer your other questions but to these two the answer would be no. the guidelines say it doesn't matter if someone has been convicted or not:

Pedophiles, rapists, and others that have abused another individual physically, emotionally or sexually (whether imagined, real, acted-upon or not, and/or convicted), are not welcomed here because our focus is on support for victims of such abuse. The two are not compatible with one another.

asking the admins in the support forum to clarify your other questions seems reasonable to me.

[rainbow8]

I was just asking a simple question, I thought. Maybe this other stuff could be in a different thread?

[pachyderm]

Originally Posted by rainbow8

I was just asking a simple question, I thought. Maybe this other stuff could be in a different thread?

Sorry, rainbow, you are probably right. I did not even think about going to the support forum, which I have now done, and referred them to my post here.