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I just wanted to say that I love this place (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've only made two posts so far, but everyone has given legitimate and intelligent responses to both. It's made me realize how not used to that I had become. It's an overwhelming positive feeling to not be nervous about sharing with this community. Thank you to all of you

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

If I know my other friends are on similar goals or on similar self-improvement paths, I always try to view it as a way to extend a helping hand. Sure it's great to share, but now that I'm here, I'm going to make sure I can help you get here with me.

Or if its just a grass is greener moment, I always try to make sure to let them know there are things I may be envious of in their lives too.

I think as long as you are posting or sharing purely to extend positivity or saying that you did something you're proud of, it's okay! Your friends may even use it as a positive inspiration boost (If they did it, so can I! sort of thing).

Luckily, it's not like the interaction is over the moment you post it. Y'all can always have a back and forth, and you can always explain that nothing was meant to be belittling, and your friends could always be candid and say if it bothers them and you'd have the opportunity to apologize and patch it up if need be. Or it could be a rallying point for you and/or someone close to you to work on goals together or to share a nice moment! Honestly, as long as you're around good people, it'll either start out fine once you post it, or you both will have the space and communication to make it fine, and know going forward how to handle it. :)