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Around the World Automated Taglist - NEW!
by tommy
Last post
 November 13th
...See more Welcome to the Around the World Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply to this thread and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 25 July (updated by @tommy) @confidentRabbit7311 @creativeWings3700 @cyanPlatypus6370 @GermanZebraCupcake @HarmonyBlossom @inventiveLime6257 @lyricalAngel70 @SparkyGizmo @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @theboymoana @tommy
Trying is enough
by Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Last post
 November 11th
...See more Hiyaaa beautiful people ! Hoping everyone is doing well and staying safe 💜 Let's talk about Trying , and the power of trying today. Remember when you tried something for the first time, how did you feel about it ? Was it exciting, nerve wracking , nonchalant , mix of everything at once ? But hey, however the feeling was , you did try it then and perhaps you're engaging in it ever since . Sometimes our best efforts might not be rewarded with the best results or even results we would like to see , but just simply trying and giving our best is quite something too ~ worth a praise and worth reassuring to keep on trying again and worth a pat on your back for even thinking about trying and willing to take a step forward. 💜 What is something you tried recently? How do you feel about it ? ( remember, it is one thing to get what you wanted to by that trial but another to even have the will to try at something, we want to acknowledge our efforts even when the results are not what we want or not quick to show up for us ) 💜 What is something you'd like to try soon ? Why ? ( this could be literally anything , from wanting to learn a new language to starting your own business to engaging in some self care practice etc ) Hello ATW : @1Vanillaicecream @AddictedTealover98 @Adeline12345 @AlwaysRedeemable @Angela243 @azuladragon34 @Bint @BleuPhoenix @Bosslady9601 @bouncyVoice4149 @BrightHeart1996 @bubblyblueberry89 @Char202425 @ClairePotato @confidentangel2369 @CupidtheKingofLove @cuteOrange213 @Daishy @DepressedTransAlex @DreadfulHannah30 @Drishtiizz @dtanushree @fairmindedWisteria3450 @fantasticDancer50 @frostyIris5554 @GeneralIroh @GhostLily @healingWhisper @herealways27 @hopefulArrow2212 @Hypnotize2004 @iwishuwell @jayahere @K87 @Kenn13chan @LovetoGod @lyricalAngel70 @magicalPainting28 @miraculousheart9815 @MoonlightHelper1 @mxmes @navyHouse3677 @NimoSayeda @orangeAster4 @peppapigisqueen08 @phantom25 @Redskyi @Resourcefulsouth @RideaRainbow @scarletSugar3797 @sincere5772 @SoMicha @StillPlanet @stjarnagrace @SunflowerOnTheHill @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @SweetTortoise @sympatheticCup6312 @TessMo @theheartproject @treeHugger7 @uniqueApricot19 @VerseArt @WelcomeToChat @whackamoo @WhiteDolphin27 @YaboiRogers @Zulegirl Welcome aboard : @0Butterflies0 @sociablePenguin1666 @gioexx @greenYard2803 @whitealbum @acm21 @Zevin @cosmicMeson3141 @kohlrabi1 @Shadowhunter273 @Bitchcraft33 @CreativeRebellion @TeaAddict22 @francisbaker22 @comfortingHope3101 @Paula00 @rimibks @Empressenergy99 @LucasFiction @DifferentWoodz
Pride Month Around the World! How does your country celebrate?
by Heather225
Last post
 June 13th
...See more Our community is a global melting pot of diversity with people from different ethnicities, identities, religions, and cultures. Every day is a chance to learn something new about each other, and our world. This month we're honoring the LGBTQ+ community. I'd love to know how you celebrate Pride in your country and/or culture! Here's a few questions to get the conversation started: 🌈 If not in June, when is Pride in your part of the world? What do the celebrations look like? (Pictures are welcome!!) 🌈 Are there any personal ways you celebrate Pride? Traditions or special activities?  🌈 Is there a Pride event you want to go to somewhere in the world? (e.g. NYC March, Stonewall Columbus Pride) Share your stories and help us learn more about the global LGBTQ+ experience! And remember, celebrating Pride is not only for LGBTQ+ folks. If you’d like to show your solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community during Pride and year-round, you can and should!
Hey everyone
by cataclysmalfriend89
Last post
 18 hours ago
...See more I hope you're all having a really nice evening!
Has raising a Puppy made your mental health worse? 🐶🐕
by Drifterbynature
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more I would like to hear the perspectives of you good people 😊 I know this may sound like a strange question, considering how much joy Puppies can bring and I think I would absolutely adore raising a Puppy 🐶 . BUT... I just don't know if my situation is compatible with raising a Pup. I'm long term unemployed, due to struggles with my mental health. I have an apartment, live alone and have no support from friends or family. I live with C-PTSD, OCD and Depression. For which I take medication to help me sleep. I have taken care of children and animals before in my life and have wanted a dog for as long as I can remember. I'm just not sure if I will be able to manage it or if it could cause my mental health to deteriorate. So, if you'd be so kind to offer your honest perspective, based on experience, I would be very interested to hear them. Thanks for your time and responses 💪
Jealousy? Envy? What could it be?
by ilovemycat16
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more hello! so, a few weeks back I made a post in here asking if therapy was scary. Since then, I’ve started seeing a psychiatrist and was diagnosed with Major Depression, Major anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and mild PTSD. I have had the worst time sleeping for a month now, I’ve been having migraines everyday, my mind races constantly and it all feels never ending sometimes. I was prescribed an antidepressant which helps with insomnia, migraines, anxiety and depression & was instructed to take it everynight 2 hours before bed which I’ve been doing & so far, it works well. I haven’t had a migraine since starting & i sleep better than I have in awhile now. I was really nervous going into my appointment but I ended up feeling calm after talking with the psychiatrist for a bit. He was fantastic! A great listener & had a very calm demeanor, which made me feel much better. I go back in December for a checkup to see how my meds are working. So that’s an update on that & I am so grateful for everyone’s kind words on my post!!! but there’s something I have a question about. I have been getting really irritated by the smallest things. Whether that be people or an event that occurred to trigger my irritation. I wish I didn’t get so angry & irritated so fast. It makes me feel like I’m taking steps backwards. Why is this happening? Why do I get so irritated so easily over the smallest things? What’s the reason?? Is it just my brain? Is it normal? How can I help it? How can I stop getting irritated so fast? another thing..idk if it jealousy, envy or just plain aggravation but yesterday my boyfriends sister was told that she was going to going with her grandma to town to buy her an iPad. For some reason, that made me angry. I don’t know why though because I don’t want an iPad, I have no use for one. & in my mind I just kept telling myself that she’s so spoiled. She’s 19, no job, doesn’t go to school, she goes out everynight until about 1am with friends & her mom pays for it even when she isn’t in the best financial position. My boyfriend had to get a year 2001 vehicle and she got a 2020. My bf was told no one could afford to get him a new phone. He has an iPhone X, she has an iPhone 15. My bf was told he couldn’t go to college bc it was too expensive, she got her college paid for in FULL by the same mom that told my bf he couldn’t go & she ended up dropping out after 2 months. Am I wrong for feeling angry about her getting an iPad after she’s already had everything handed to her? My bf was forced to get a job by his mom or else he’d have to find somewhere else to stay but his sister gets to sit on her *** at home all day until she’s ready to go out. She never cleans, never cooks, never does ANYTHING around the house even when she’s here all day & my bf gets in trouble for it when he’s been working for 12 hours all day. Whenever his sister was told that she would have to wait until later this week to go get the iPad bc their grandma (who was going to pay for the iPad & also has dementia) wasn’t able to go out tonight she pitched a fit bc “she canceled her plans to be able to get the iPad” & was saying “now I’m never gonna get it bc she has dementia so she’ll just forget” & that really irritated me. Am I wrong for being irritated? Is it just jealousy bc she gets any and everything she wants? Is it reasonable? Am I just thinking about it too hard? I don’t know. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. Eveytime someone brings up her going to get an iPad I get so irrationally angry & have to walk away bc it makes my blood boil. Why though? Does anyone know why? Am I being dumb? Am I in the wrong by feeling this way? Or is it valid for me to feel this way? I need opinions, advice, anything. I want to feel normal. I don’t want to be so quick to anger. thank you in advance, for the help, support & advice ❤️
A break from online bullying
by CallumKing2000
Last post
 Saturday
...See more Unfortunately I'm going to be going on a break due to the rooms being unsafe here and bullying more often that has been going on. I'm not a fan of bullying and don't like seeing others being bullied either but I won't be tolerating thugs in chat rooms being very awful and saying mean things to me. I haven't really said much about it because it doesn't always happen but I won't be bullied by those who gang up on me for no reason. All I ask is if you see someone being bullied please step up and also don't let anyone feel alone. I was the only person there for me when I was bullied and still am. No one stood up to help me. So if you see this help someone. Thanks. #StopBullying.
Can we be friends?
by myself0000
Last post
 Friday
...See more Hi, can anyone be my friend, life can be exhausting sometimes especially when you are all alone😅🥹
I am an Arab, AMA
by YoussefI
Last post
 Friday
...See more Hello, my name is Youssef. I am Egyptian and this is an AMA about really anything related to being an Arab. I will be answering questions related to Arabic culture, living in an Arabic country and just questions in general.
Greece
by mariainfj
Last post
 November 14th
...See more Is there anyone from Greece ? I feel that it’s too hard to find my greek community here. Sometimes I wanna talk about more greek things, yk things that only greeks understand. If anyone sees this you can reply.
Around the World Automated Taglist - NEW!
by tommy
Last post
 November 13th
...See more Welcome to the Around the World Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply to this thread and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 25 July (updated by @tommy) @confidentRabbit7311 @creativeWings3700 @cyanPlatypus6370 @GermanZebraCupcake @HarmonyBlossom @inventiveLime6257 @lyricalAngel70 @SparkyGizmo @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @theboymoana @tommy
What Book has changed your life / world ? 🧡 📚 🌎 ✒️ 📖
by Drifterbynature
Last post
 November 13th
...See more It can be fiction / non-fiction and any genre / topic. Perhaps it will help me find my next book 😊
Chaos Never Dies Day: Share Your Wildest Fails! 😂🎉
by KindleMissie
Last post
 November 11th
...See more Hello, Around the World Family!😃👋 Did you know that today, November 9th, is Chaos Never Dies Day? 🤪 Then welcome to Chaos Never Dies thread, where we celebrate the delightful disasters that make life so interesting!🥳🎊 We all have those moments that make us laugh (or cringe) later—whether it's a cooking catastrophe, a travel blunder, or just a classic case of "what was I thinking?" Let's share our funniest fails! Here’s how it works: 😂. Post Your Story: Share a hilarious mishap you've experienced. No need to be shy—this is a safe space for chaos! 😂. Bring the LOLs: Feel free to include a funny photo or meme that captures the spirit of your story. Bonus points for creativity! 😂.  Spread the Cheer: After you share, take a moment to react or comment on someone else's story. Let’s keep the laughter rolling! ------------------------- A Little Combo Fun Chaos Around the World: 😂. Crazy Festivals: There are so many cultural events where chaos is the name of the game! Whether it’s running with the bulls in Spain or throwing tomatoes at La Tomatina in Spain, people celebrate chaos in different ways. What’s the wildest festival or tradition in your country? 😂. Cultural Differences in Chaos: Some cultures embrace chaos more than others, while others prefer a more orderly way of life. How does chaos show up where you live? Do people laugh it off, or try to control every little thing? ------------------------- Let’s Keep it Light! While we’re embracing the chaos today, let’s remember to support each other in our posts and keep the conversation fun and friendly. No matter where we come from, life can sometimes feel like a whirlwind—and it's always better to ride it out together! ------------------------- Let’s embrace the chaos and enjoy the laughs together! Remember, in the end, we’re all just one awkward moment away from a great story!🎈
Trying is enough
by Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Last post
 November 11th
...See more Hiyaaa beautiful people ! Hoping everyone is doing well and staying safe 💜 Let's talk about Trying , and the power of trying today. Remember when you tried something for the first time, how did you feel about it ? Was it exciting, nerve wracking , nonchalant , mix of everything at once ? But hey, however the feeling was , you did try it then and perhaps you're engaging in it ever since . Sometimes our best efforts might not be rewarded with the best results or even results we would like to see , but just simply trying and giving our best is quite something too ~ worth a praise and worth reassuring to keep on trying again and worth a pat on your back for even thinking about trying and willing to take a step forward. 💜 What is something you tried recently? How do you feel about it ? ( remember, it is one thing to get what you wanted to by that trial but another to even have the will to try at something, we want to acknowledge our efforts even when the results are not what we want or not quick to show up for us ) 💜 What is something you'd like to try soon ? Why ? ( this could be literally anything , from wanting to learn a new language to starting your own business to engaging in some self care practice etc ) Hello ATW : @1Vanillaicecream @AddictedTealover98 @Adeline12345 @AlwaysRedeemable @Angela243 @azuladragon34 @Bint @BleuPhoenix @Bosslady9601 @bouncyVoice4149 @BrightHeart1996 @bubblyblueberry89 @Char202425 @ClairePotato @confidentangel2369 @CupidtheKingofLove @cuteOrange213 @Daishy @DepressedTransAlex @DreadfulHannah30 @Drishtiizz @dtanushree @fairmindedWisteria3450 @fantasticDancer50 @frostyIris5554 @GeneralIroh @GhostLily @healingWhisper @herealways27 @hopefulArrow2212 @Hypnotize2004 @iwishuwell @jayahere @K87 @Kenn13chan @LovetoGod @lyricalAngel70 @magicalPainting28 @miraculousheart9815 @MoonlightHelper1 @mxmes @navyHouse3677 @NimoSayeda @orangeAster4 @peppapigisqueen08 @phantom25 @Redskyi @Resourcefulsouth @RideaRainbow @scarletSugar3797 @sincere5772 @SoMicha @StillPlanet @stjarnagrace @SunflowerOnTheHill @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @SweetTortoise @sympatheticCup6312 @TessMo @theheartproject @treeHugger7 @uniqueApricot19 @VerseArt @WelcomeToChat @whackamoo @WhiteDolphin27 @YaboiRogers @Zulegirl Welcome aboard : @0Butterflies0 @sociablePenguin1666 @gioexx @greenYard2803 @whitealbum @acm21 @Zevin @cosmicMeson3141 @kohlrabi1 @Shadowhunter273 @Bitchcraft33 @CreativeRebellion @TeaAddict22 @francisbaker22 @comfortingHope3101 @Paula00 @rimibks @Empressenergy99 @LucasFiction @DifferentWoodz
Cracktholomeow my kitty boy
by LovelyForever6990
Last post
 November 10th
...See more Just wanted everyone to meet my son.

Around the World

Welcome to Around the World! This is where you can connect with people from all over the world and get support from people in your own country. You can also learn about different cultures and divulge into the wonderful places around us!


What are the different forum topics for Around the World?

Africa: A place for discussions relating to Africa. 

Asia: A place for discussions relating to Asia.

Australia: A place for discussions relating to Australia.

Europe: A place for discussions relating to Europe.

Forum Activities: A place for discussions, check-ins, introductions and icebreakers.

Languages: A place to discuss all things relating to languages.

North America: A place for discussions relating to North America.

South America: A place for discussions relating to South America.


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You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable). Check-in with us, join a discussion, or start one! Alternatively, you can join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


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A: You can find Sub-community-specific guidelines below, which you should follow in addition to the general forum guidelines.


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