Topic Tuesday // Finding community: Feeling belonging and connection // Tuesday 7th December, 7:00- 8:30PM AEDT

[still_bookish]

I don’t really feel part of a community (I used to here—I’m hoping to build that back up, and I’m sort of part of the disability and writing communities via social media) but what I’d look for … I guess kindness, acceptance, understanding, respect, and as @Former-Member mentioned, shared values.

[Daisydreamer]

@nony hugs freely given, I love that

[CapnWannabe]

Hi @Daisydreamer ..Thank you for that.

I've never really felt like I fit in anywhere, from youth groups when I was a lot younger, to various social groups I've tried over the years.

I don't think I'd understand what community is if it bit me on the behind..

[nony]

@Daisydreamer @Former-Member 

I don't really know for sure still figuring it out. This is new to me.

[Shaz51]

Ohhh my friend @still_bookish , please tag me whenever you need some support,  I am here for you xx 

@HenryX in real life I don't have that community support as I am restricted to say things 

[still_bookish]

Thank you, @Shaz51. You're a star. 💚

[Daisydreamer]

Hi @CapnWannabe
I am sorry to hear that finding community has been so difficult over the years - that's something I think so many of us here can relate to, especially when you have given a go finding community in past.

If you were to think about what your ideal community would be, what does it look like for you? What would be important to you?

[Former-Member]

I get it @still_bookish 

It's really nice that you have re-joined us here, especially tonight.
Sometimes rebuilding in a community that you have had some time away from can be daunting and hard so I acknowledge the courage & effort it takes for that.

Kindness is a big one also for me.

[chibam]

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@CapnWannabe wrote:

I've never really felt like I fit in anywhere, from youth groups when I was a lot younger, to various social groups I've tried over the years.

I don't think I'd understand what community is if it bit me on the behind..

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That's very relatable, @CapnWannabe .

But the thing with me is, I'm a very imaginitive guy, so I have this very clear picture of the community I've always wanted to be a part of in my head.

[still_bookish]

Thanks, @Former-Member.