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Re: Hii :]
Hi Zhenya! Welcome to the mix! Everyone’s really supportive and lovely here ![<3 <3](https://community.themix.org.uk/plugins/emojiextender/emoji/twitter/heart.png)
I’m autistic too, and there’s a special neurodivergence section of the forums for you to share experiences / find people to relate to.
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I’m autistic too, and there’s a special neurodivergence section of the forums for you to share experiences / find people to relate to.
Re: What should our topic be for Thursday's topic-specific chat?
I agree, family issues / difficult relationships
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Re: I need a hug (v2.0) 💚
Sending lots of hugs to everyone today. Remember how well doing you're doing to keep fighting through everything to be here today. You are all amazing and we're so proud of you ![<3 <3](https://community.themix.org.uk/plugins/emojiextender/emoji/twitter/heart.png)
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We wanted to share a reminder of the guidelines we set up for this thread as we've noticed some of the posts have been quite heavy over the last couple of weeks and needing a few edits from the team. Please do have a read of them and let us know if you're got any questions about anything![:) :)](https://community.themix.org.uk/plugins/emojiextender/emoji/twitter/smile.png)
I need a hug thread guidelines
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We wanted to share a reminder of the guidelines we set up for this thread as we've noticed some of the posts have been quite heavy over the last couple of weeks and needing a few edits from the team. Please do have a read of them and let us know if you're got any questions about anything
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I need a hug thread guidelines
Howdy mixers! Yes, the mod team has made the decision to start this thread afresh.
The OG hugs thread had become quite heavy and we were seeing more and more crisis posting in there. That's nobody's fault - more people are in crisis more often these days and that's a trend we're seeing far outside of this community. It's just the reality of life for a lot of folks at the moment.
As moderators, we want to make sure the hugs thread stays constructive. So we want to have a reset, go over what this thread is and isn't for, and be clear about the boundaries.![:) :)](https://community.themix.org.uk/plugins/emojiextender/emoji/twitter/smile.png)
So, please keep these things in mind before posting:
This thread is for:
This thread is not:
To quote the original hugs thread:
Additional guidance on posting about relapses and urges:
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📝 Want a more structured space to share? Try the journalling thread.
The OG hugs thread had become quite heavy and we were seeing more and more crisis posting in there. That's nobody's fault - more people are in crisis more often these days and that's a trend we're seeing far outside of this community. It's just the reality of life for a lot of folks at the moment.
As moderators, we want to make sure the hugs thread stays constructive. So we want to have a reset, go over what this thread is and isn't for, and be clear about the boundaries.
![:) :)](https://community.themix.org.uk/plugins/emojiextender/emoji/twitter/smile.png)
So, please keep these things in mind before posting:
This thread is for:
- Finding someone to relate to
- Light words of support and virtual hugs
- When you don't want a full response
This thread is not:
- A substitute to creating your own thread (please do this if you need advice or a response!)
- Somewhere to post in crisis, even in vague terms (if you feel in crisis, seek urgent help)
- For yelling into the void (try the ranty thread for that)
To quote the original hugs thread:
--FrankiPanda wrote:This is more for (quoting the lovely Arctic Roll) "the times where people don't want advice, they just want somebody to know".
Additional guidance on posting about relapses and urges:
We know it can sometimes be helpful to post about the relapses and urges you're experiencing which is so brave of you to do. To help us understand a bit more about your safety and make sure we're offering the best support, we've introduced some additional guidance to the hugs thread and our support groups.
When posting about relapses and urges, please let us know the type of relapse you've had (e.g. self-harm, alcohol ect) and confirm to us that you’re safe. For example, you could say:
If you're wanting to share that you're struggling with urges, please share the type of urges you are having (self-harm, suicide, drinking ect.) and that you are safe. This will be really helpful in helpful for us in knowing how to offer the best support to you whilst also keeping the thread safe for other community members to see who may be feeling worried.
For example, you could say:
If you have relapsed or if you are struggling with urges and unsure on your safety, the community wouldn't be the place to reach out for support as we can't offer urgent support or crisis support. The best places to reach out to in these instances would be by calling 999, going to your local a&e department or contacting Crisis Messenger or Samaritans.
When posting about relapses and urges, please let us know the type of relapse you've had (e.g. self-harm, alcohol ect) and confirm to us that you’re safe. For example, you could say:
I've relapsed with self-harm and I'm safe
If you're wanting to share that you're struggling with urges, please share the type of urges you are having (self-harm, suicide, drinking ect.) and that you are safe. This will be really helpful in helpful for us in knowing how to offer the best support to you whilst also keeping the thread safe for other community members to see who may be feeling worried.
For example, you could say:
I'm struggling with urges to self-harm and I'm feeling safe currently
If you have relapsed or if you are struggling with urges and unsure on your safety, the community wouldn't be the place to reach out for support as we can't offer urgent support or crisis support. The best places to reach out to in these instances would be by calling 999, going to your local a&e department or contacting Crisis Messenger or Samaritans.
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📝 Want a more structured space to share? Try the journalling thread.
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Re: Guess The Lyrics Game!
Ok I'll give some hints (your answers do NOT have to follow these if you don't intend on actually guessing the correct words, but rather guess something funny for example):
1)It is a place2)It is not a physical item3)An adjective that does NOT mean 'big'
Oooo okay @JJLemon18 here's another go
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1. fields
2. hope
3. interesting
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Let's Make Credit Scores Fun and Interactive!
You've told us you want a fun, engaging way to learn about credit scores. So, we're creating an e-learning course just for that!
Be a Part of the Action!
We're hosting a workshop where you can help us co-design this course. No need to be a credit score expert – we've got the intel from our friends at Experian. We need your creativity and ideas.
Why Join Us?
Shape the Future: Help design a course that will empower young people with essential financial knowledge.
Learn and Create: Dive into the world of credit scores while working on something fun and meaningful.
Collaborate and Connect: Meet like-minded people who are passionate about financial literacy.
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Mark Your Calendar: Join our virtual info session on 29th of July at 6pm-7.30pm.
Stay Connected: Keep an eye on your email inbox for further information.
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I will tag those of you who came to the Experian Chat last week as I know you wanted to see more opportunities to talk about money and finances together
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Re: Site down?
I also had this same issue, I saw these threads had been made but I couldn’t open them to comment. @TheMix