I'm sorry for your experience on here. I wish I could have talked to you but I am new here so its the first time I'm seeing any of your post. If you ever need a friend, I am here for you. If you don't decide to stay then I wish you well and I hope you find some peace in your life.

I have had one of the offensive posts removed that you had commented on. Although I don't know if this person will be banned or not. I made three reports about this person to one of the communty leaders. If this is why you are leaving I hope you will reconsider. Most people here at DS really do care about others in need. I have been here many years and am always amazed how strong and resilient the human spirit is. Many who have passed through have found they are no longer alone and areable to access resources in their community that they are made aware of by coming here. So I hope you will give us all another chance. If need to talk to someone 1:1 I am available.

I have seen some really negative comments from this person too, and person ally this is a place for help, and positivity, so goodluck

I thought it was a place for truth, discovery and healing. Truth is different from 'nice'.

Personal growth. We keep each other down when we hide the truth from each other, and we play god on each other when we hide that truth 'so that we don't hurt feelings'.

So it's a mixed bag and a fine line we all have to walk. The more of us try to walk it the better we will all get.

Thank you struggling, heidi, and mlm. No, this person is not the only reason for leaving, but i want to be somewhere where they supervise the boards better. No one wants to be harrassed and abused. I need to feel safe...
There are a lot of people who dont understand true crisis and unbearing pain. Simply telling someone to 'think positive', or 'you can do it....is almost a laughing matter....it seems more people need to educate themselves about mental illness....and what is helpful to say and what isnt. If that makes sense.

You are right that these boards are not monitored very closely. I hope you find what you're looking for.

I am sorry to here you. have not found the suport you needed here I hope you can find what you need .....I will be her if you would like to talk .you can mesage me ..I. Have suffered depression all my Life..when I was first on here I felt I was not getting the support I needed eather ...than I joined some groups that others in her made and made some good friends and found the suport I needed ........have you tryed that.......or after you wright somthing just saying somthing like just telling me to think positive won't help ...what ever you do I wish you all the best ....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️