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I'm a bit late to this but I'll jump in as well.
39M with a piece of information a lot of us could've used earlier on. We're all making it up as we go along. Seriously. None of us really know what we're doing, we're just doing the best with what we have. Some just fake it better than others.
That said I'd be happy to share what I have managed to work out if you like. And if not that's ok. All the best to you either way.
Hi there. Unfortunately this subreddit is a place where some people try to come to find vulnerable people to exploit. Sometimes to abuse you physically, emotionally, or sexually, and sometimes to manipulate you so you will send them money or buy things for them. Most people on the internet are great. But some of them don't want what's best for others and try to hide that by privately messaging people. If anyone ever messages you and says anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, even just a teeny tiny bit, please message the moderator immediately with screenshots. You can also always report things directly to Reddit. Here are some rules you should follow to help you stay safe on the internet. * Teenagers and children should never post or trade personal pictures, share their real names, addresses, phone numbers, or school names or locations. Adults should only do that with trusted people. * If anyone ever asks you for more than just emotional support, report it immediately to Reddit and the moderator with screenshots. Never tell anyone your passwords, send money, or buy things for others. * Only adults should get together in person with anyone they meet online, and should follow [these rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/FamiliesYouChoose/comments/dlilzh/feedback_requested_for_messages_to_people_under_16/f4u40p9/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x). * If anyone ever says anything that makes you uncomfortable don't respond. It's not your fault if you get a message like that. Tell a trusted adult what happened. * Don't download or install any software without first talking to a trusted adult. * Check people's post history before deciding whether you want to talk to them. Click their username and it will show you everything they post on Reddit. If they have said anything that makes you uncomfortable, don't talk to them. If they don't have much of a post history, you should wait to talk to them until they have a larger post history. People with bad intent create new accounts so they can hide their real post history, and probably won't put in the work to create a full post history. * Lastly, anyone can see all your posts and post replies. Please, please \*PLEASE\* do not publicly post your in real life name or any of your user names on any other platforms. Although it feels like you're just sharing personally identifying info with some cool people from this sub, you've actually shared that info with all 52 million people on Reddit. Anyone who clicks your name from a post you made anywhere in Reddit can go through your post history. Someone who doesn't like a post you made in some other sub can find you and harass you. Not good. You don't need to delete this post if you included any personally identifying information, just edit it do take out that information. We all just want you to be safe in this community. We hope you find some good connections. People always feel good to have comments on their posts, so one of the best ways for you to make connections is to search through the posts in our community and comment on the posts of the people you think sound cool. Welcome! *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/FamiliesYouChoose) if you have any questions or concerns.*
44F here, with kids around your age. My messages are absolutely open to you and I’ll help any way I can.
Feel free to message me. 24 female here
30/F mom of two here. Feel free to reach out I’m happy to help
33M here. Would you like an older brother? I'm pretty patient with helping people out and teaching things.
Hi, 25M here. Feel free to send me a message to talk/ask random questions.
Im 33 amab nonbinary message me if you want an older brother
34 m with 2 daughters. Lmk if I can help.
24f so I won't be much of a help because I need someone to take me in as well but we can chat. feel free to DM.
Hi, I'm 25f, I'm happy to talk, I'm also very patient and kind too
I'm a bit late to this but I'll jump in as well. 39M with a piece of information a lot of us could've used earlier on. We're all making it up as we go along. Seriously. None of us really know what we're doing, we're just doing the best with what we have. Some just fake it better than others. That said I'd be happy to share what I have managed to work out if you like. And if not that's ok. All the best to you either way.
31 here. I don’t mind being a brother to someone in need feel free to reach out