Hi I'm Julie, Welcome to My Blog!
I just wanted to take a moment to welcome everyone to my blog! As I child that's one sentence that I could have never imagined saying! But who could have imagined (besides Doug) even a few years ago that a website such as DailyStrength could exist. A place to get peer support, comfort, information and new friends. Some have even come to refer to DailyStrength as part of their extended family. I have heard others who have said that this place saved their life. And although this was not the intended purpose of the site, some have found romance and even married people they met here. I've even heard rumors of groups meeting in person all around the country (maybe the world).
And when I think that there is nothing more that this site could possibly do, Doug finds a way to grow again. I am excited that he has included me in this next chapter. I have to admit someone else thought of my blog title: Musings of a Therapeutic Mind, but I really think it fits. My hope is to somehow incorporate my personal views and psychological opinions regarding the mental health issues that our members deal with daily. I'll also focus on gay & lesbian issues and current events that relate to mental health.
Your feedback is encouraged and in fact if you have a question or subject that you would like me to blog about please let me know. I look forward to this new journey and getting to know you all along the way!
Categories: News, Personal Opinion, Overview
Support Groups: Coming Out, Families & Friends of Gays & Lesbians, Family & Friends of Bipolar, Family Issues, Gay & Lesbian Teens, Gay Men's Challenges, Gay Parenting, Lesbian Relationship Challenges, Panic Attacks, Pet Bereavement, Phobia, Physical & Emotional Abuse, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The site can be very helpful and supportive, but it can also be very dangerous-when some members take some things to far. The internet is an easy place to loose ones self, and you really do not know who is on the other side of this computer. Secondly,some members sometimes get too personal and involved with others. Angel52
By angel52 May 9, 2008 1:24pm
Yay, finally a focus on gay/lesbian issues!!!
By vemdaphoenix May 9, 2008 12:11am
I am so grateful that there is a blog
You are so inspirational and helpful
By kellie58 May 8, 2008 8:47pm
Hi Julie, I been purusing your blogs and have found them to be inspirational and comforting, thank you for sharing, I'm new to this site and am glad I found you!
By eowyn79 May 7, 2008 10:36am
I am glad you are here Julie. I just found this site about a week ago, and I am so grateful for it. DS covers many of the issues facing either myself or a loved one. I look forward to reading you blog and to be able to ask you questions.
By queenie31401 May 7, 2008 4:32am
Welcome. Fascinating. Again,welcome.
By corilou May 7, 2008 1:59am
Awesome! I could not think of another person than you to host this blog, with that title too ;) Looking forward to reading your musings.
By rever May 6, 2008 11:24pm
Wow. Great concept, and it is good to know that there are professional people who participate on a regular basis. It is good to be out in front of the group.
By revpatty May 6, 2008 11:07pm
i am so greatful that ds was started. and somehow i found out about it and have met many friends here already. it has helped me out more than you can ever imagine. thanks to all of your support.
By jeanne36roses May 6, 2008 10:51pm
Congrats on your blog. I think that you all here at Daily Strength has out done your selves . This is really great!
By 5dog May 6, 2008 8:53pm
I just think that everyone at Daily Strength has out done them selves. I am so glad that Doug and every one who was involved with Daily Strength got it going.I would be lost without it. Congratts on your blog!
By 5dog May 6, 2008 8:50pm