Hey everyone,

I've been lurking around this forum for a little while now, trying to get the courage to introduce myself and share my story. I want to be completely transparent with you all, so I'll start by saying that I have struggled with mental health issues for a long time. I've found that it can be difficult to connect with people in the outside world, so I decided to try reaching out to a smaller community like this one.

I've found that talking about my experiences and being open about my struggles has helped me a lot in my own healing process, and I hope that by sharing my story, I can help others who may be going through similar struggles. I also hope that by being open and vulnerable, I can help break the stigma around mental health issues and encourage others to speak up and seek help.

I know it can be scary to open up to strangers, but I truly believe that there is power in sharing our stories and connecting with others who understand. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you and being a part of this community. Thank you for reading.