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we have created a signal support group to connect a supportive network of people struggling with cptsd, bpd and other forms of trauma. please feel free to vent, trauma dump and be together during tough times ๐Ÿฉท

https://signal.group/#CjQKIDyYlgFaxeDUSqLmJBwWiVzGgbtBC0exF3kew0J4A-3LEhA9q2epnMPa-nL_gmAqa2Xo

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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Do you support the (responsible) use of psychedelics for therapy?

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

we are non-judgemental about the usage of psychedelics as a form of therapy

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Thanks!

Is the main body of your user base North American, European or Asian?

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

people all over the world are welcome :-)

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That's nice but if 98% are from somewhere with a completely different culture and form of governance then I will probably be not be able to connect much. You avoiding the question has me assume it's US-based?

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

this was created for people who want to talk anonymously. this is an unofficial peer support group, it is not specific to any location