I just opened up this group to the broader theme of supporting the fellow wammer in times of difficulty. Originally it was just for wam relationship advice, but now this can be the place for anybody who needs someone to talk to about any of life's difficulties, especially mental health and social issues. The idea came to LisaMoomin back in March and I'd like to at least start advancing the idea. https://umd.net/forums/any-ideas-what-we-can-do
Non-wam discussion is welcome, as we want anybody on the site to be able to talk about whatever is on their mind... besides, any advice will still come from the perspective of fellow sploshers in the community. I don't want to do a sticky with the helpful links, but would rather build a better way to include them, so I'll be working on that at some point. If anyone would like to be a host of this group, or if you have any ideas, please let me know.
It's the natural evolution for this group I think. It expands on helping our fellow humans beyond just "relationships", especially of just the love interest kind.
Over the years people here have told stories or given accounts of pain, abuse, suffering, etc. For instance, it's extremely common here to hear of how we thought we weren't right in the head growing up liking getting messy. Maybe their parents found out, and it was a problem. A lot of people here have had that follow them into adulthood, myself included.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg. People here, or their families and friends are suffering from sickness, disease, mental issues, depression, family problems, relationship problems, debt, amongst others.
Not everyone has same thought patterns on what to do about these things, especially when they're happening to them at the time. But maybe we can help each other, share where wanted or needed. Provide information, or maybe just a shoulder.
In short, we all hurt. But sharing pain can make for excellent mending.
No one should ever feel like there is no one there for them. Telling your story is helpful and cathartic. Hearing from your peers who have been through similar helps. Everything is about perspective and balance.
Totally agree with what you all are saying and no-one, really no-one would have to live life in mental, or physical pain, just for the fact they are not heard or seen. It's one part of my job to help, listen and talk about these things. And I would love to help and advice in these things. So please let me know what I can do in this group .
Haha of course it would be messy, and hopefully sympathetic to the cause... thinking something along the lines. Of " sometimes life throws you lemons... and chocolate... and mud... and gunge...etc... but always know there's a group there to support you as best they can... That sound ok? Xx
LisaMoomin said: Haha of course it would be messy, and hopefully sympathetic to the cause... thinking something along the lines. Of " sometimes life throws you lemons... and chocolate... and mud... and gunge...etc... but always know there's a group there to support you as best they can... That sound ok? Xx
Just a note to say, I am in the middle of the school holidays, so the awareness video will be shot, just not until I have the time.
In other news... a little tongue in cheek, but actually something I'm quite proud of.. I tried another bloody tomato!! We were in Italy with friends and they made me.. turns out the little cherry ones aren't so bad..
So what I'm trying to say is.. I tried something that made me anxious and it was actually ok, in fact, not bad at all, I even had another one
LisaMoomin said: Just a note to say, I am in the middle of the school holidays, so the awareness video will be shot, just not until I have the time.
In other news... a little tongue in cheek, but actually something I'm quite proud of.. I tried another bloody tomato!! We were in Italy with friends and they made me.. turns out the little cherry ones aren't so bad..
So what I'm trying to say is.. I tried something that made me anxious and it was actually ok, in fact, not bad at all, I even had another one
Cherry tomato's are great. For eating and messing !!! Hope you had a great time in Italy. Next time come to the Netherlands for vacation. We could let you see our country . And maybe a messy party,
There's been a suggestion on the UK UMD 20th groupme that we should set up a messy minds groupme as, especially these days, access to the forum isn't always possible (seems it's far too naughty for "public" internet these days) I'd do it myself but I don't seem to have the necessary "start a group" option in my app...
iain-ecgunge said: There's been a suggestion on the UK UMD 20th groupme that we should set up a messy minds groupme as, especially these days, access to the forum isn't always possible (seems it's far too naughty for "public" internet these days) I'd do it myself but I don't seem to have the necessary "start a group" option in my app...
That's strange. I looked on both phone and computer versions and to start a group you just click the little box in the upper right that looks like a sheet of paper with a pencil and click "Start Group". Let me see if I can set one up for everyone.
Just discovered groups on here and this is a fantastic group. Any help with mental health is always a welcome addition. Happy to share stories and help anyone out too