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To The Mix Users
Former Member
Obnoxiously Large AnchorPosts: 1,201 Wise Owl
To the mix users,
I am writing this letter to thank you all - for being such an amazing community, for caring and for being awesome people.
I stumbled across the mix as I aged out of Childline. At first I wasn't sure about it. It took me a while to get into it - I had months off at a time tbh I don't think I was ready to share a lot.
The current group of people on here have honestly changed my life. You're all such caring people.
I guess the big thanks goes to @Liam for getting me to come to chat - I really made a lot of amazing friends through chat that I wouldn't have on the boards.
I'm not gonna turn this into a thank people individually but to whoever is reading this, just know you've changed my life in a positive way - how do I know that? Because you're here, reading my post. You're caring about me and what I say, even if you don't reply or know me. Being here is enough. You are enough.
You are so caring, and kind, and brave. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Since joining the mix I have discovered things about me that otherwise I wouldn't have. I have been able to talk about things that I otherwise wouldn't have. I am getting myself support - and I know I tried before, but I don't think I'd stick it through if I didn't have you all to support me.
I know I've been a bit on and off with chats etc but I'm working on a lot for uni right now which has been stressful.
I have applied for an extension (something I would never normally do) and hopefully that will be accepted. My symptoms of PTSD have been a lot to handle at times so I think I deserve a little extra time. Normally I'd not want to ask for help or look different but since coming here I've accepted that I am enough, I am who I am and I deserve support.
Guys you've helped me with so much and I think it's my time to say goodbye.
My anchor has secured me and it's time to set sail.
(I'm just kidding)
But seriously though I wouldn't be where I am without you all and I'll be sticking around for a long time.
Sincerely
Anchor - here to stay.
I am writing this letter to thank you all - for being such an amazing community, for caring and for being awesome people.
I stumbled across the mix as I aged out of Childline. At first I wasn't sure about it. It took me a while to get into it - I had months off at a time tbh I don't think I was ready to share a lot.
The current group of people on here have honestly changed my life. You're all such caring people.
I guess the big thanks goes to @Liam for getting me to come to chat - I really made a lot of amazing friends through chat that I wouldn't have on the boards.
I'm not gonna turn this into a thank people individually but to whoever is reading this, just know you've changed my life in a positive way - how do I know that? Because you're here, reading my post. You're caring about me and what I say, even if you don't reply or know me. Being here is enough. You are enough.
You are so caring, and kind, and brave. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Since joining the mix I have discovered things about me that otherwise I wouldn't have. I have been able to talk about things that I otherwise wouldn't have. I am getting myself support - and I know I tried before, but I don't think I'd stick it through if I didn't have you all to support me.
I know I've been a bit on and off with chats etc but I'm working on a lot for uni right now which has been stressful.
I have applied for an extension (something I would never normally do) and hopefully that will be accepted. My symptoms of PTSD have been a lot to handle at times so I think I deserve a little extra time. Normally I'd not want to ask for help or look different but since coming here I've accepted that I am enough, I am who I am and I deserve support.
Guys you've helped me with so much and I think it's my time to say goodbye.
My anchor has secured me and it's time to set sail.
(I'm just kidding)
But seriously though I wouldn't be where I am without you all and I'll be sticking around for a long time.
Sincerely
Anchor - here to stay.
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