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[Ghostlyfirefly]

Hi! I'm signing in for the first time..not sure how exactly this works but I figured it's worth a try..I guess I'm reaching out because I kinda don't have anyone who truely understands..or besides immediate family..I don't have friends they all left when I didn't get better fast enough I guess. So any advice on how this works would be great!! Thanks!!!!

[Agora1]

Welcome Ghostlyfirefly to a safe amazing support forum.I too lost many friends who just got tired of waiting for me to

recover. This site is a nice group of people who truly understand

what you are going through and even through their own issues will

reach out to help others. You are no longer alone new friend xx

[Ghostlyfirefly in reply to Agora1]

Thank you Agora1! Just reading your comment literally brought a tear to my eye. I've just started on my journey to recovery. Your kind words were very much needed 😊 and Im thankful for your repsonse! Thank you!

[Hidden]

I would like to add my welcome, as well. 🌸

[Ghostlyfirefly in reply to Hidden]

Thank you snowdaze!! It truly means a lot to me to be welcomed ☺

[Hidden]

You are welcome, Ghostlyfirefly. I have been a member for a while, then deleted my account for a brief time, realized how much I need this place and came back. You will find many lovely people here, I sure have.

[Ghostlyfirefly]

Snowdaze, I'm excited and a tad bit terrified but I'm hopeful that this will help open up for me a little. I really appreciate your kindness thank you!

[Hidden in reply to Ghostlyfirefly]

You are more than welcome, Ghostlyfirefly. 🦋 Browse the forum and enjoy being in the company of people who really do "get it" and "get us" when we talk about how we are struggling.

There is strength in numbers and this forum has many strong members. We are stronger than we realize, we have to be in order to navigate our lives. Anxiety is a formidable foe.

[Ghostlyfirefly in reply to Hidden]

This is definitely a journey and Im sure that being here can only add morensupport along the way. I am looking forward to some light at the end of a tunnel with people who undrtstand this.

[Hb2003]

Hello welcome to this kind and supportive community ☺️🙏 Hiba

[Ghostlyfirefly in reply to Hb2003]

Thank you Hb2003 for welcoming me!

[Hb2003 in reply to Ghostlyfirefly]

Your welcome 🙏 😁

[Roxylox]

Welcome Ghostfirefly. I don't have friends living near . Mine just moved to other counties and countries.l love this online community, l hope you wlll too.

[Ghostlyfirefly in reply to Roxylox]

Thank you Roxylox for welcoming me!

[Nothing_but_books]

Hi Ghostlyfirefly. I want to join in and welcome you. Now you do have people who will understand.

[Ghostlyfirefly in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Thank you Nothing_but-pain!! I am thankful for this opportunity to be in the community..I'm really hoping it's as supportive as everyone says so far it's been more than I expected!!!

[Ghostlyfirefly]

I really hope ChavivLeon, I've had friends dwindle down to literally 1...and I've supported and helped with so many ussues with them..then they walked away when I needed them the most. So my struggle was already difficult..then that person backing away was just too much..so I'm working to pick up and be strong for me now..but it's fresh and new so Im a little on the fragile side...which is why I'm here..so I thank you for welxoming me and your support! I truly am grateful. Btw I love ghost stuff of all types and fireflys are beautiful!

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Ghostlyfirefly]

I echo ChavivLeon's comment about your user name. It brings to mind a midnight field speckled with flickering lights. I'm lost in my imaginings. Thank you.

[Ghostlyfirefly in reply to Nothing_but_books]

What a great thought. Reading what you said makes me think of a simplier, carefree, time. Where something so small like a firefly would be mesmerizing. Kinda interesting how words can spark that into a deeper place?

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Ghostlyfirefly]

I agree completely. There are some great posts in our forum where we've shared books and poems we respond to. See if you can find one if you like, or better yet, share your favorites with all of us. (I can tell already you have a great imagination.)

Words can hurt us. Isn't it wonderful that they can help us heal too?

[Ghostlyfirefly in reply to Nothing_but_books]

That would be great! I'm definitely intrested in reading these! Thank you for the suggestion. I'm still trying to navigate this stuff but I am excited to have some new hope!

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Ghostlyfirefly]

Here's one to get you started.

healthunlocked.com/anxiety-...

[Ghostlyfirefly in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Thank you Nothing_but-pain I will definitely check out some of these!!!!! You're wonderful!!

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Ghostlyfirefly]

You're welcome. I like being full of wonder. That's nice.

It'd be nice if you share what you read for pleasure and escape.

[Ghostlyfirefly]

Thank you Leon. I'm forever grateful.

[OR4377]

I haven’t been on in sometime, I saw the email and wanted to welcome you🦋

[Ghostlyfirefly in reply to OR4377]

Thank you so much for the welcome OR4377!!!

[secrets22]

many welcomes to this friendly and caring group.

[Ghostlyfirefly in reply to secrets22]

Thank you secrets22 for the welcome...I thought I responded to you but its not showing up for me well anyhow if I did already here's another thank you 😊

[Hope4me1]

Welcome to a place of great understanding and support! So many people on this forum bring me comfort and encouragement. I hope I can give back to others what I have received. Lots of information from people who have experience in the varied ways to cope with all the ins and outs of why we are who we are. I hope you can feel safe here as I do. It helps to be with others who share the same issues and then be able to be thankful for growth and recovery💕

[Ghostlyfirefly in reply to Hope4me1]

Thank you Hope4me1 I am hopeful this will add the support I need to work through.

[Chair1]

Hi, and welcome 😀I'm glad you found this, and I hope you find it helpful. I'm sorry for the situation you are in, and I guess you found out that your friends weren't really 'friends' after all- aside from not wanting to help, I think many people distance themselves because they don't know how to help. I know this has even happened with my family.

Use this forum whenever you feel you need to, and remember that different things work for different people. We are ALL here for you whenever you need- message me any time and take care.

❤️

[Ghostlyfirefly in reply to Chair1]

I am thankful for your welcome Chair1. Thank you. The so called friends basically drained me for years to help them then when I needed a friend they basically found fun friends and ditched me. The hurt is real when you're already struggling, but I will admit the distance and time away has brought to light the true nature and Im trying to stay true to my path and work on me and keep my journey in mind.

[Chair1 in reply to Ghostlyfirefly]

Good job. And guess what? You've already found many new friends who understand you, want to help you, and love you no matter what. We won't let you down. ❤️

[Laykonyde]

Hiya, welcome aboard

It's amazing to have u here.

A lot of folk on here are facing some similar, so feel free to open up and folk with be kind enough to bring suggestions.

Have a great one!