May have some visitors/Welcome aboard

[ex-shep]

I do participate in a blog with former and current members of Tammy's group. I did extend an invitation for anyone still hurting from their group experience to come on over to the forum if they want. This is not to embarrass anyone, but only to say Welcome aboard.

It is an anonymous place. Outside of the "Civility on the forum" post, the rules are just basic common sense and respect of each others. The admin occasionally may delete a post or ban a member. It is rare. It would be done if the emotional safety of the forum is being compromised. The admins are in recovery, counseling, or long time members who have been on board for years.

Newcomers can use "handles" if they wish. Most of us do. Some use actual first names. Feel free poke around to find information and get a feel for the posts. One can share as much or as little as s/he feels comfortable. There is always someone who has been there, seen it, done that and got the T-shirt. No problem or question is unique.

We recover. Some cry. Some vent. Some just ask why. There are volumes of experience, strength and hope in theses posts. There are plenty of cyber hugs on those seemingly dark and hopeless days.

We also lighten up around here. Favorite songs, stores, TV shows, and the infamous customer service war stories are part of the forum. The classic humorous post which makes the round is the "Christianese” discussion -- famous one liners to keep the abusive church in check. [I defy anyone to read those posts with a straight face]

Feel free to share what is on your heart and mind. Virtual coffee pot is always brewing.