Originally Posted by
Heidi Tiger
I'd say it was to be encouraged. You don't have to have been in the same shoes as someone to offer support. In fact if everyone posted in forums they didnt' share the problem with it would be awesome. Forums such as abuse and bullying tend to get fewer replies which I'd hope was because the majority of members haven't been abused. However I still think any advice in an abuse thread from a member who hasn't experienced it is more than valid. In fact not having experienced the issue the thread is about may offer a new perspective.
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I know I tend to do this alot, but I agree with Heidi. Just because you don't suffer from exactly the same thing that doesn't mean you can't support or be of help; if anything, some times you more than likely can be of more help due to the fact you can step back and look at things from a different angle. Personally, I believe that if people ended up only supporting because they related 100%, then no one would ever get support because every situation is different from another. What I suggest from personal experience is post where you feel you can help. (: