Hello from a first timer

[LindaGo]

Hello! I am a first time user. I read all the rules on what not to do. Now I'm not sure what TO do. So, I just post things on the forum and people respond? I can respond to others post? But not in real time until two weeks when I can enter the chat room? Just making a reality check here. I am looking forward to connecting with other survivors in a mutually healing manner.

Thanks,
LindaGo

[hopeful]

Hi LindaGo

LOL your post made me smile. No set rules as to what or when you share. Everything at your own pace. Maybe look at a few posts and see what you are drawn to. Feel free to comment on any. Everyone here are so supportive and welcoming here.

Welcome!

Hopeful

[Serenity]

Welcome, LindaGo.

Feel free to take a look around, get to know the place.

With care,
Serenity

[Stephie]

Nice to meet you LindaGo
Glad you found us

-Stephie

[ajei]

Hi LindaGo...it's really good to meet you.

ajei

[Xanthia]

Hi LindaGo,

Welcome to a friendly part of the Web.

Yes, you've nailed it ... You can write as much (or little, smile) as you want to share as soon as you are a member. Real time chat is an extra aspect.

Warm regards,

[reisha]

welcome, {lindago!} ,-- safe hug, if ok (?)

yer post made me smile too. theres really no rite or wrong way to use the site. sum folx just read, others just write, still others both read & write. & dont worry bout 'where' or 'what - the mods are really excellent at figgerin if a post needs its trigger warning changed, or will ask ya if they think movin it would be of benefit. write as much or as lil as feels comfy, is rite for YA. - its all about ... creating a safe place to explore sum-a the.... more 'tricky & ikky' stuff.
this is a very supportive community; we're all just doin the best we can, to heal our hurts & to better understand ourselves.
i look forward to gettin to know ya
sendin much gentle support

[LindaGo]

Thanks everyone for your support. I'm really looking forward to this. I find that in my "real life", my everydayness, I do not share about my abuse experiences. But I've got to have an outlet to acknowledge it. Otherwise I go bonkers. My experience lasted 29 years. I've worked on it a lot. I am in counseling currently. Have been off and on since I was a teenager. (I am late 50's) Not sure I can share that. Anyway, I'm all about the growth. I wish my best to each of you. The attitude I learned some time back was not any of us has a better or bigger story. All stories are equal value.

Peace,'
LindaGo

[Jonesy]

Hi LindaGo

A warm welcome to isurvive