I am a New Member at Similar Worlds
Hello to all!
I am a former longtime EP member. I joined in 2009, and my account was still active when they shut down.
When I first found EP, it was a GODSEND. I spent a LOT of time there. I was so thrilled with the acceptance I felt and the anonymity that afforded so much freedom to express myself. I met 5 EP members in person, including my husband, my best friend and my matron of honor at my wedding.
As time went on, however, the people I had loved so much started to leave the site. The ones with whom I was close, remain friends on other sites, but their leaving was a real loss to me as far as EP's usefulness. It just began to feel very lonely, and seemed to fill up with old men wanting to hook up with young girls. I felt no compulsion to write on the site anymore, but I sure as hell missed it...very much.
I am again at a point in my life where I need support, and there is not satisfactory support in my real life. Yes, I could see a therapist, but honestly, I do not trust them. I need confidants. People who will listen, WANT to listen, and understand. I'm hoping this site can replicate the early feel of EP. I miss the honesty. I miss the venting. I miss the advice.
Here's to hoping Lonesurvivor can once again become a real person...a friend.
Thanks so much for reading!
I am a former longtime EP member. I joined in 2009, and my account was still active when they shut down.
When I first found EP, it was a GODSEND. I spent a LOT of time there. I was so thrilled with the acceptance I felt and the anonymity that afforded so much freedom to express myself. I met 5 EP members in person, including my husband, my best friend and my matron of honor at my wedding.
As time went on, however, the people I had loved so much started to leave the site. The ones with whom I was close, remain friends on other sites, but their leaving was a real loss to me as far as EP's usefulness. It just began to feel very lonely, and seemed to fill up with old men wanting to hook up with young girls. I felt no compulsion to write on the site anymore, but I sure as hell missed it...very much.
I am again at a point in my life where I need support, and there is not satisfactory support in my real life. Yes, I could see a therapist, but honestly, I do not trust them. I need confidants. People who will listen, WANT to listen, and understand. I'm hoping this site can replicate the early feel of EP. I miss the honesty. I miss the venting. I miss the advice.
Here's to hoping Lonesurvivor can once again become a real person...a friend.
Thanks so much for reading!
61-69, F
