wateravoidant Senior Contributor
new here:)
Helloooo,
New to forums but not to SANE, nice to meet all of you:)
I don't really know what to do or say, it's meant to stay all anonymous right?
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wateravoidant Senior Contributor
Helloooo,
New to forums but not to SANE, nice to meet all of you:)
I don't really know what to do or say, it's meant to stay all anonymous right?
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wateravoidant Senior Contributor
Ahh how do I add a profile picture! It says profiles are down!!!
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Jynx Moderator
Hi @wateravoidant and welcome to the forums!! Glad to have you on board :)
Yes profiles are down at the moment - we've recently done some upgrading of the forums and while we are still working out the bugs, profiles are temporarily inaccessible. Updates are usually shared on this thread - Forums Fixes Update so you can check there to see when profiles are reinstated.
Hope you find this to be a kind and caring community, and you find what you're looking for in this space!
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Taali Senior Contributor
Welcome @wateravoidant
I hope you find this a welcoming place for you.
I recommend sharing whatever you're comfortable with and accessing the support of your peers with lived experience.
I hope you have a lovely Sunday and find some warmth ✨️
@Taali
@Jynx
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wateravoidant Senior Contributor
@Taali
Struggling for warmth today, its 10c where I am! Hopefully seeing some friends today, but apparently my parents are having my ex over this evening despite my firing up about it for the last 3 weeks. It's probably just paranoia, but I'm terrified that they'll break into my (locked!) room and steal things from me ://
What's everyone's plans for the day?
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DownMoreThanUp Senior Contributor
@wateravoidant
Welcome friend good meeting you here.

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Taali Senior Contributor
Dear @wateravoidant I caught up with a couple of ex-colleagues. Which wasn't as scary as my mind had told me. I still need to catch up with old friends, but baby steps for me.
Might be paranoia about your ex. but that doesn't mean that it's real for you.
Do you have to be home? Is there somewhere safe for you to go?
Don't forget that you are important and valued.
Peace to you my friend ✨️
@Taali
Also feel free to share whatever you are comfortable with here in this safe place.
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wateravoidant Senior Contributor
Hiii!
Having friends over was helpful, they both stayed later to keep me company while ex was over lol. We just locked my door and blasted music:)
It's always good to catch up with old mates, especially if you're on good terms!
I've taken some stuff to my boyfriends today as my ex is housesitting while my family is interstate, so I don't have half of my evening activities ahhhhh
Thinking I might watch TV and do some diamond art or something, or draw on my iPad if I can find the inspiration. Does anyone else here do diamond art?
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starsmile Senior Contributor
@wateravoidant You may be able to do it now. I can finally access my profile 😂
Welcome to the forums!
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wateravoidant Senior Contributor
Hooray!! Profile picture acquired!!
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wateravoidant Senior Contributor

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