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Re: Hello!!!
Hey @SopSHJ546 welcome in! It's great to have you here.
We're here to listen and support you through whatever is on your mind.
Verity
Gender stereotypes
I am so sick of society categorising things into genders. In my mind it's wrong. Things shouldn't be associated with gender. Especially with kids.
For example, my son loves dolls, he likes to 'care' for them, look after them, but society see that and judge my parenting, saying things like he is a boy you should let him play with those. It hurts, I am raising my son in a way that will ensure he is respectful to others as he gets older. He is just being a kid, enjoying childhood, if he wants dolls then he can.
I just don't understand why society thinks that certain things are for certain genders. It just doesn't sit right with me.
Re: Making New Connections
If socialising feels daunting to you, Community can be a space for learning and experimenting!! The interactions you have here, both on Boards, in Chats, and within Threads, can be gentle opportunities to notice what feels good and what doesn’t to you. For example, you might begin to see what helps you feel safe, understood, or closer to someone, and what creates distance or discomfort? You may notice the kinds of messages you appreciate receiving, the ways you like to show up for others, or the boundaries that feel important to you. All of this is really valuable information about the kinds of relationships and connections you want to build!
I’d really invite you to reflect on what you’re discovering about yourself through being here, and to consider how those insights might support you in building connections in spaces beyond Community, too.
You're so deserving of belonging and relationships that feel fulfilling and make life brighter for you!
Sian321
Re: Goodbye for now - keep counting and celebrating your wins!
@kaii Thank you for everything you've given to this community, it's made a real difference. Wishing you the very best with the next steps you take, and the door's open if you'd like to come back!
Azziman
Re: Valentine’s Day
Hey @Redemption, thanks for sharing this post. I imagine that others here will resonate with what you've said too. I can hear how Valentine's Day can be a difficult day for you. As you've mentioned wanting to look for a relationship, it's good to hear that you're open to it (especially now that you have a job). It makes sense that you want to look for a good relationship with a special person that you can walk through life together and share your interests. You mention that talking to people is difficult, and you're not alone in that - many people find that first step to be a big leap of faith. It might feel uncomfortable, but it's a leap of faith to connect with people better and find friends and potential partners. As for today - I hope you're able to do something nice for yourself. We're here to support you through this.
Azziman
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 09.02.26
@eylah that cat has more guts than both of us combined 😂. How on earth does it just sit on the spider, like the spider isn't a creature from the depths of nightmares.
Nathan
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 09.02.26
@eylah the absolute worst creatures on the planet. Are you able to fling it a mile away?
Nathan