[klo_flo]

Hi,

My name is Chloe and I, for want of a better title, am the Head Supporter. I think it would be a reasonable to ask that if you have any specific issues with the support you've received that you come to me directly; rather than in chat or on the Forums. We would never, share on the forums the reasons that you came to us for support, nor justify or elaborate on our replies in a public space. This would be due to the confidentiality of the contact you had that I feel should be respected both ways and will result in a one sided conversation here.

As someone else mentioned, to do this in a public forum does have the potential to upset the volunteers that have volunteered to spend their time and energy, simply because they care, to reply to your emails. The Supporters won't be a perfect solution for everyone, and from your post you clearly haven't found them to be the kind of support you need. It would be fine for you to state this, but please do speak privately about specific issues.

You mentioned coming here because of what it says on the time. However, RYL is predominantely a self-harm support community, which comes in many forms - any behaviour that you take part in that causes you harm, often deliberately. Even "healthy" folk self-harm under this broad definition sometimes, so, with a little time I'm sure you will be able to find someone you can relate to.

Great to hear that you're looking to get further help and I hope that you do find the support you need in the interim. As has been mentioned above, if common sense if what you're looking for, I think it would make sense if you started becoming a member of the community by replying and posting on the boards and see how you feel in a few weeks.

Good luck,
Chloe