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Sophie_M Welcome to the BB Social Zone - guidelines for posting in this section
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Hi everyone, This section of the forum is a little different to the others, as you may have noticed in looking around the threads. Elsewhere on the forums, we discuss some pretty heavy topics: mental health issues, thoughts of suicide, trauma, abuse,... View more

Hi everyone, This section of the forum is a little different to the others, as you may have noticed in looking around the threads. Elsewhere on the forums, we discuss some pretty heavy topics: mental health issues, thoughts of suicide, trauma, abuse, relationship breakdowns. Here is the place to come to get away from that and have a bit of fun. Distraction can be an important tool to draw on if you're finding yourself overwhelmed by distressing thoughts and feelings. As this is a section for respite from difficult topics, we will remove posts made in this section that attempt to discuss personal issues. Please use a support thread in the appropriate section for these discussions. Happy posting!

Kazzl The BB cafe
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The BB cafe is open for business! Welcome all to a new chill and chat place for everyone on the forum. The BB cafe is whatever you want it to be. There are comfy sofas, tables and chairs, coffee machines, a kitchen stocked with everything. There's a ... View more

The BB cafe is open for business! Welcome all to a new chill and chat place for everyone on the forum. The BB cafe is whatever you want it to be. There are comfy sofas, tables and chairs, coffee machines, a kitchen stocked with everything. There's a pool outside, a bbq area, an annexe with comfy beds for a quiet sleep, tv, dvd, books and whatever else you would like to have here. Most of all, it's a place to meet friends and fellow travellers for a bit of company. Talk over problems, tell jokes, share your day, escape into a world of your making. Grab a coffee and pull up a chair ... So, with a nod to the wonderful Carole King (Hard Rock Cafe) ... Now if you're feeling just a little bit lonely Don't sit at home just mopin' Come on down to where the friendship flows freely You know the door is always open At the BB cafe Come to the BB cafe They will help keep your blues at bay At the BB cafe Important Message from ModSupport: The main intention of the BB Cafe is to encourage light conversation. Please look after your fellow community members by nuturing the BB Cafe as a place to escape some of the more pressing issues in life and save those conversations for personal threads.

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Jolly_Chaplin Piano playing. Favourite songs?
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Hey everyone. Chris here. Comment what you enjoy most about piano and the learning tools you use. This is a thread for any musos out there

Hey everyone. Chris here. Comment what you enjoy most about piano and the learning tools you use. This is a thread for any musos out there

1113 What's cooking good looking?
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What's the deal banana peel? There is a unique connection between what we eat and how we feel. This thread is all about sharing food ideas and recipes that are healthy or easy so we have time to look after our health while suffering from an illness o... View more

What's the deal banana peel? There is a unique connection between what we eat and how we feel. This thread is all about sharing food ideas and recipes that are healthy or easy so we have time to look after our health while suffering from an illness or maybe just because you can. Whats up buttercup? A healthy body is a healthy mind and vice versa! This will be food for the soul! Here's an idea to get the ball rolling: I get a kaleslaw from coles pre-made, it has five super foods in it including seeds with a very healthy yoghurt dressing. This is great in wholemeal wraps with ham and cheese for lunch or as a salad with freshly grilled chicken for dinner with toasted wraps as a crunchy feel. It usually lasts 3 days and I only dress it when I eat it. Enjoy that one on me.

CalmCat Favorite Food
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Food always makes us happy, share what makes you smile... Tiramisu

Food always makes us happy, share what makes you smile... Tiramisu

JustWantHappiness_Love79 Im new here! Would like new friends or people to chat to etc
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Hi Everyone im new on here. Would love people to chat to a d enjoy happy conversations or laughs. Just want positive talks. Anyone wanna chat and meet new people?

Hi Everyone im new on here. Would love people to chat to a d enjoy happy conversations or laughs. Just want positive talks. Anyone wanna chat and meet new people?

Pelican2 Beginning Again
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'morning, All- just rolled out of bed.Saw doctor yesterday, new meds again...not much hope they will work (based on experience) How will today turn out ? And will depression consume me, or will I push on through it ? Hows others doing out there (othe... View more

'morning, All- just rolled out of bed.Saw doctor yesterday, new meds again...not much hope they will work (based on experience) How will today turn out ? And will depression consume me, or will I push on through it ? Hows others doing out there (others riding this Black Dog ?)

Dont_Mind_Me Hi, I'm new!
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Hello everybody! I'm new here and I'd love to make some friends Some facts about me: They/Them pronouns I'm from Victoria, Australia I'm in high school Some of my hobbies include- Art/Photography, Netball, Creative Writing I have a cat, 5 goldfish an... View more

Hello everybody! I'm new here and I'd love to make some friends Some facts about me: They/Them pronouns I'm from Victoria, Australia I'm in high school Some of my hobbies include- Art/Photography, Netball, Creative Writing I have a cat, 5 goldfish and i am hopefully getting a snake this year I hope that I'll be able to get to know some of you too

InhaleExhale Searching for Podcast Recommendations
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Hi everyone, I'm looking for recommendations for podcasts. Do you have one you love? So far all I've found is a true crime one called 'casefile' which is a bit creapy to listen to at night time. I need something to pass the time while I'm driving or ... View more

Hi everyone, I'm looking for recommendations for podcasts. Do you have one you love? So far all I've found is a true crime one called 'casefile' which is a bit creapy to listen to at night time. I need something to pass the time while I'm driving or trying to fall asleep. Thanks!

Guest_294 A place to love your person
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Hi! I want to just hear some wholesome stuff. Your person can be your partner or friend or family member. Just tell me the wonderful things they do that make you feel warm and fuzzy 殺 my beautiful boyfriend is my favourite person in the world. We hav... View more

Hi! I want to just hear some wholesome stuff. Your person can be your partner or friend or family member. Just tell me the wonderful things they do that make you feel warm and fuzzy 🥰 my beautiful boyfriend is my favourite person in the world. We have had to do long distance for 5 months because of Covid and have now been reunited and we’ve been spending as much time together as we can. Here are a few of my favourite things he does: 1. He has recently learned how to untangle knots in my hair. He’s super gentle with it and I just feel so cared for and loved when he does 2. My boyfriend is shorter than me by about 5cm so sometimes I struggle to feel really feminine...it’s silly and I know I shouldn’t let social expectations affect me like this but they do on occasion. But he knows this and so finds every moment to tell me how beautiful he finds me and how he loves every part of me including, and especially, how tall I am 🥰 3. I love when we are alone and dance together. He doesn’t like dancing very much but if it’s just us two we forget everything else and just dance like crazies haha 4. He knows exactly how to make me feel better when I’m feeling anxious or overwhelmed. He knows what to say and what to do and he is there every time with his arms around me, grounding me. tell me about your person

tronic help with accommodation during lockdown?
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Hi Everyone, Im from Victoria and as you know we are going through forced lockdown. Im currently not working and am forced to stay home due to lockdown restrictions. I was wondering if there's any emergency accommodations available for people without... View more

Hi Everyone, Im from Victoria and as you know we are going through forced lockdown. Im currently not working and am forced to stay home due to lockdown restrictions. I was wondering if there's any emergency accommodations available for people without somewhere to live? Im in an abusive relationship and my partner keeps telling me to leave and move out. When my partner is upset she abuses me verbally in personal and via text. I've tried counselling over the past few years but unfortunately my partner doesn't stay for more than a couple of sessions and its always their fault or mine. I can't cope with her abuse any more. Is there somewhere to contact who might give me somewhere to live during lockdown? Thanks in advance, xx