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quietharborPositivity · 11:58pm

I saw a pin that said, “When strangers online are more supportive than your mother,” and it immediately reminded me of this website. 😭 I love all of you, and I hope everything is going well for you, or will get better soon. ❤️‍🩹

nightjar12:04am

This made my night. I'm really glad you found this place, and that it's been kind to you.

pondwater12:11am

Same here, honestly. This place got me through the summer. Come back any time, even just to say hi.

What people do here.

Say it, and hear back
Post what's going on, under your username or anonymously. People reply, usually within minutes.
Talk to one person
Put up a card when you want someone to talk to, or ask for a listener: a member who volunteers to listen one-to-one.
Hang out
The Commons are live chat rooms for whatever you're into, from music and fandoms to the night owls.
Calm down when your head is loud
Breathing, grounding, drawing, and a jar of kind notes other people left.
Look around first

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