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[Flying_Hams]

Hi forum

I am not going to tag a bunch of people on this because we all have our own threads and follow other ones too. I don't want to crowd people out. I realised yesterday that it has been a whole year since I joined sane forums. I want to say thanks to the mods and members for their contributions and their help. I have noticed that it has always been a great support when I need it. My whole goal in seeking help for my mental illness was so that I could manage it on my own. It might seem counter intuitive but by coming on forums and talking to all of you about my life and experiences, I have been able to manage far better.

Even as I write this I know that we are all people in the real world but this online community has been really good - a retreat more or less.

I have goals and aspirations for the rest of the year, but in the past year I have completed my degree, boosted my physical health, got two casual jobs and also managed to secure a couple of dates. None of that would happen if I didn't have a community to speak with on here.

So whoever is reading this, thank you 🙂 

[Teej]

way to go @Flying_Hams 👍💜🤗

[Mazarita]

Awesome, @Flying_Hams. May the next year see many more advances in your life. 

[Zoe7]

It has been a real priviledge getting to know you over that time @Flying_Hams - keep up the great progress and I am sure you will achieve everything you set out to achieve 

[Shaz51]

Way to go @Flying_Hams

[Margot]

It's so lovely to hear how things have changed for you over the past year @Flying_Hams. You've done so well to reach out for support and it's been great having you as part of our forum community 🐼

[Former-Member]

I am glad that the community could help you so much with your self-improvement project.  Try to remember though that is was not us who did any of this for you, it was you who made these accomplishments occur.    Congrats.

[utopia]

I'm so glad you joine this Forum one year ago @Flying_Hams. It is very uplifting for me to read of the progress you have made in so many areas of your life. You have really stepped outside your comfort zone on a number of occassions. It gives me hope.