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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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Jen_W Hello BB Cafe-er's
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Hi Everyone - I've been a bit absent as of late, and was a former contributor over at the Blue Voices forums. So, now I'm here, with you all! Just thought I'd join this group, as you all seem lovely and friendly! I hope everyone is well and staying s... View more

Hi Everyone - I've been a bit absent as of late, and was a former contributor over at the Blue Voices forums. So, now I'm here, with you all! Just thought I'd join this group, as you all seem lovely and friendly! I hope everyone is well and staying safe. - Jen in Sydney

car10001 Places to go
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Hi Was wondering how to get cheaper accommodation deals so you got somewhere of your own to do certain things you don’t want to do where you live or just want to do stuff and not be bothered with others when you live with others which you are happy d... View more

Hi Was wondering how to get cheaper accommodation deals so you got somewhere of your own to do certain things you don’t want to do where you live or just want to do stuff and not be bothered with others when you live with others which you are happy doing and they’re always there and never really go anywhere. Another option is where are good places to go that don’t cost much if anything to do those things. Where are good places to get good photos of yourself for social media and what would you wear for that. That’s one of the many reasons for asking the above. what could be done if your happy where you are and finances aren’t allowing full price for cabin or motel and you don’t own a van to be able to park it on a site and pay little to just plug in a cord. sometimes it’d be good to have somewhere of your own while still living in a share house which you’re happy doing. Thanks

rufio Volunteer work
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i am currently unemployed and have lots of time so i would like to do charity work again while i find some paid work. i have offered here and while i await a response if i am of need, do people know of any other places that would like people now? tha... View more

i am currently unemployed and have lots of time so i would like to do charity work again while i find some paid work. i have offered here and while i await a response if i am of need, do people know of any other places that would like people now? thank you (any paid job offers would also be good ) (i also hope this is the right place to post this)

TheBigBlue New Amsterdam
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So I stayed up late (nothing new for me) & have just by accident discovered the show New Amsterdam. so there is clearly an aspect that covers mental health in the hospital so after 5 mins I’m wondering how I never discovered this before? Has anyone w... View more

So I stayed up late (nothing new for me) & have just by accident discovered the show New Amsterdam. so there is clearly an aspect that covers mental health in the hospital so after 5 mins I’m wondering how I never discovered this before? Has anyone watched this before? Is the mental health aspect a regular thing or is it possibly just the focus for this episode? if it’s a regular theme I will definitely look at tracking down the first series & watch it

James_M1 Gamers
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Hey guys, just wanted to know what games everyone playing and some suggestions of what I should get into too. Happy to chat about it

Hey guys, just wanted to know what games everyone playing and some suggestions of what I should get into too. Happy to chat about it

Elizabeth CP Winning the lottery An imaginative break from this current crisis
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On the radio the other day they had a break from all the doom & gloom & asked what people would do if they won the special lottery!!! I thought it could be fun to get us using our imaginations. The prize for this lottery is the chance to go out on yo... View more

On the radio the other day they had a break from all the doom & gloom & asked what people would do if they won the special lottery!!! I thought it could be fun to get us using our imaginations. The prize for this lottery is the chance to go out on your own and do what you like while everyone else is in lockdown. Be as imaginitive as you like. Ideas could be buying up garden centres & planting things on all our nature strips to brighten up the place. Other people wanted to skateboard down the empty freeway into the city. What I'm going to do is get all the equipment I need & then drive to each of my children's houses so I can set up a camera & screen in their front yards as well as my own & then all my grandkids can come out and play with each other via the special cameras & screens while each of us adults can watch them having fun Of course the cameras & screens are very high tech so noone misses any of the action like you do on normal technology I look forward to anyone else wanting to share crazy ideas

A_League_of_One New friends with similar issues. How to find them?
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Hi everyone, I'm a 54 yr old female who suffers from major depression and have really been struggling lately. It's nice to chat online but I'd love to find new friends to chat to and catch up with for walks, coffee etc. People who know what it's like... View more

Hi everyone, I'm a 54 yr old female who suffers from major depression and have really been struggling lately. It's nice to chat online but I'd love to find new friends to chat to and catch up with for walks, coffee etc. People who know what it's like to suffer the way we do. Share our stories and solutions and most of all laughter! I live a quite isolated life with my partner and dogs no children, so I'd love to make some new friends

Aaronsis My Top 5 Books of All Time
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Hey All With everyone reading more at this time I am really really interested to know what their recommendations are. While there is a thread I can see that people are letting others know what they are reading currently, I would LOVE to know: WHAT IS... View more

Hey All With everyone reading more at this time I am really really interested to know what their recommendations are. While there is a thread I can see that people are letting others know what they are reading currently, I would LOVE to know: WHAT IS YOUR TOP 5 OF ALL TIME.... I have some that make the list to date, it looks like this so far: The Bronze Horseman - Paullina Simmons The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini The Book Thief - Markus Zusak My Place - Sally Morgan To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee I am looking for a new read and I love to read things that come highly recommended....so please, what is yours? Hugs Sarah

Gizz_36 Favourite horror movie
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I know Halloween has past but I thought what people favorite horror movie they like I like a lot from 70 80 and a couple In the 90

I know Halloween has past but I thought what people favorite horror movie they like I like a lot from 70 80 and a couple In the 90