Friends Cafe - social space for members under 25

[Kazzl]

Hey! Welcome to Friends Cafe.

This is a chill and chat space for young BB members to talk about anything and everything and make new friends.

When school's getting to you, uni or work has got you down, parents, partners, friends don't understand, and especially if you're feeling alone or lonely - come and relax awhile and talk to others who know just how you feel.

Our minds can cause us trouble, but they can also be amazing things that imagine beauty, love and fun. This cafe has everything you can imagine. To start with it's, well, a cafe. So there's chairs and tables, comfy couches for flopping, a big screen tele, unlimited download on computers for games, Spotify (or an old-school jukebox if you prefer), every movie you can think of on instant demand ... whatever you want, it's here. Post and tell us what'd you'd like.

Plus, there's an infinite menu of whatever food or drinks takes your fancy. And it's all free!

To kick it off, today we have a special range of Monster Milkshakes - those thick gooey shakes topped with cronuts, chocolate bars, cake, cookies ... whatever you want. And if you can get through one of them, you're a legend (and probably feeling a little bit sick LOL!)

Welcome friends.

[spoph]

hey jelly, thats good 🙂 im glad that school was better than you thought it was going to be. Im kind of struggling actually. I just dont know if it is worth it for me to continue doing school. I feel like maybe i should just drop out. Or maybe i should just get over it and continue. I dont know, but for all the ways that schools promote mental health support, they are the main cause of my mental anguish in the first place. maybe im just being stupid, but my brain seems to betray me, and i cant control it.

[jumpyjellyfish-]

hey spoph, sorry for the late response. im sorry your struggling at school it sounds like things have been pretty tough... i agree with you - schools always try and say 'if your struggling go talk to this person, do this do that' but then the stresses they put on us all... and they wonder why so many young people struggle with their mental health.

i dont think you should 'just drop out'... but that also doesnt mean you have to 'just get over it'... things might be rough right now but in the end, its worth it. im sorry if this isnt helpful if you dont believe this right now, but its the stuff you dont believe when you're struggling that often means the most value... you also aren't being stupid at all, your feelings are perfectly, 100% valid no matter what. you are allowed to struggle and allowed to voice that. its okay not to be okay. but you will get through it even if its hard xx

[hanging_in_there]

Hello, is anyone here?

[jumpyjellyfish-]

sorry haven't been around the forums much but here now if you want to chat 🙂

[Guest_4643]

hello all. i haven't been on here much either, i come and go off the forums. i'm around currently though if anyone is up to chatting.

[Guest_4643]

is anyone around?

[jumpyjellyfish-]

have been on the forums pretty sparsely lately but im here now if you are and wanna chat 🙂

[spoph]

I havnt been on much lately either, how is everyone going? you guys ok?

[Maddiethepine]

Hiii!

It's so great to meet you all. My name is Maddie and I am a first-year university student studying psychology and justice. I completed my final year with COVID disruptions and a completely new system in 2020. If there are any current high school students in that boat, feel free to respond! I can share my experience or tips in tackling the current changes you may be experiencing. In addition, I'm keen to hear and learn from you all.

Have a great day!

[rosa-rose]

Hi Maddie!! My name is Cini and I'm planning to study Psychology (or Social Work) next year.. Congratulations on getting through your final year despite all the disruptions of COVID.

I'm currently on a gap year between High School and University.. and have been working to save up on funds to support me when I do go to Uni... my dream is to work in a position where I can help people learn the importance of taking care of themselves and their mental health.. even if it isn't necessarily as a psychologist.

I wish you the best with Uni, and I'm looking forward to hearing from you and others.