We were up, the owner went down. They stayed, owner came back. Persevere.
They struggle, they win. They cry, they hug. They come, we help.
Welcome to my members. Welcome to Anti-Relapse.
If you’re not sure what to do when you hurt except hurt, come here. Let me tell you something.
You are here for a reason, and don’t let go. You have a meaning. You have a life. There is more to existence than misery. Now is not eternal.
We’re ready to help you understand that.
Anti-Relapse is a group here on VF that provides advice, love, acceptance and comfort from people just like you. If you self-injure, do drugs, have an eating or mental disorder, we don’t just care. We know. Here at A-R, peer support is our forté. You’re not alone. But the serious stuff isn’t everything; there’s games, contests, bakies and convos. Recovery isn’t just dragging your heels. You deserve the fun.
So if you’re ready to recover, join. If you’re not, join anyway. You might just change your mind. If you’re a friend in waiting, join. No matter your past, you’re welcome.
Please read over these carefully for they are enforced very strictly!
1. Be respectful to all cult members!
This means no shit-talking to or about members of this cult. If you have an issue with another member, bring it to any staff member’s attention (preferably mine or Blooms’) and I will deal with it accordingly and fairly, ultimately. Disregarding this and disrespecting a member will have consequences. Either I will ask you to take a break from the cult, or I may ban you. There is no reason for conflict in a place where people are trying to better themselves.
2. Be honest.
This includes not creating stories to get attention. Cutting or any other type of self-harm is not healthy and is definitely not something to brag about. This cult can only help you if you are honest. We can't help a lie.
3. Post in the appropriate stickies.
If you are unsure where to post, please refer to the Posting Guidelines section.
4. Nudity, racism, or anything Nazi-related is NOT allowed!
5. Use correct grammar and spelling as best you can,
bcuz int3rn3t L!ng0 iz s0 aNn0y!ng. Ew.
6. Have fun and remain active!
This section is here for you as reference to what is appropriate and what is not when posting. If you are new to A-R, I personally ask that you actually read this before you post. Again, this is not intended to limit anyone in Anti-Relapse, it is here to prevent accidents. Every member must not forget that A-R deals with a very sensitive subject.
1. Introductions
There is a special sticky for this one! It also holds conversations and concerns. You may introduce yourself any way you like, as long as it’s in this thread. No doubt you will be received warmly.
2. Conflicts
Yes, yes, there are such things as conflicts! Shocking, I know. Disagreeing is fine, but arguing to where there is name calling, downrating, or any kind of childish act is done, you will be given one warning. If you fail to heed that warning, you will be automatically deleted, and whoa! There’s no more conflict now is there? It is possible that during your membership to AR that you may dislike another member. It’s like being out in the real world, you don’t go up and punch them. You ignore them or try to get along anyway. If you feel that someone is disrespecting you without any motive, bring it to my, Bloom’s (edgeoftheworld), or any other staff member‘s attention. The problem will be dealt with according to the situation.
3. Pictures
You can add pictures to your posts, sure. Keep in mind that on VF, not just in this cult, nudity is not allowed. Racist and derogatory pictures/threads will be deleted immediately. Triggering pictures are also not allowed: slit wrists, razorblades, blood in general. I emphasize again, this is a recovery cult. *Triggering- To initiate an action (In this case, self-injury).
4. Artwork and Poetry
These two stickies have been joined together. So you have one little stop to show us your creative genius :]
5. History
I ask that you do not create posts asking the other members why they hurt themselves, how long they have been cutting, how deep they do it, or what they use. Not only is it pointless, it is triggering and just sparks competition over who has it worse. If you do, your post will be locked and you will be given 1 warning.
"I want to thank everyone in this cult, they helped support me when I needed it, and they made me feel like I was worth something, and worth someone's time.. It feels good that I'm not the only one that is proud of my accomplishments, even if they don't know me in real life, and in a way, that fact makes me feel even better that people can see past my mistakes and be glad for me trying and doing my best.. it's done alot for me."
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"A-R is just wonderful , it's ten shades of amazing , I can't even explain how amazing it is . Seriously , if I haven't got invited to A-R , I think that I would have lost it . A-R . It's your family , your home , and no one can take it away from you . <33"
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"A-R…What can I say about this big bundle of love? It’s helped me since day one of joining it. They love you whether you’ve been there 2 seconds or 2 years. Probably everything I say in this would have been said by every single person before me but at least that proves how true it is. There is not one day in my life where I don’t wake up thanking A-R for giving me a second chance at life, my second chance to shine. A-R is the family I’ve never had, a loving, caring, and kind-hearted family that loves me for me. The family that I wouldn’t give up for a million bakies or snuggles ^^"
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"I love this cult because everytime i get really depressed or down and tell you guys my problems there are 10 people there to help me and cheer me up every time, and aplode when i do the right thing."
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"A-R is more then a cult....its a family...each and every member cares a great deal about eachother...and were all very close...its souch a comfortable enviornment....and it really does help alot...so pretty much i love this cult and all the people in it with all my heart...?"
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"AR has changed alot since the 2 years I've been on VF. It is at its best right now. We have the most amazing 300 plus memebers. They will bend over backwards to try and help you. I know when I come home and have a bad day I can come to AR and get out of the rut I am in. Coming on AR makes me smile no matter what mood I am in. Everyone is so loving and welcoming. Also the members will take time away from their lives to be on instant messangers to talk to you or find other means to communicate with you. AR is my home. It is home to every single members whether you have been a part of the cult 5 minutes of for 2 years."
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"AR is by far the best cult i've ever joined. its full of the most friendly, most caring people you could ever meet. everyones so helpful, and i don't know where i would be without it. i love AR! =]"
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AR what a great cult it is, I've made new friends and even meet people I call sister and mum *you know who you are* because they have helped me out so much. Every time I have a problem that I'd rather talk to people like me I aways come here because they're my Family. If you want to join the cult then good on you because the staff and memebers are always welcoming especially Puppets, Nikki and Blooms as well as the others but I need to try to get to know them better.
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"Anti-Relapse. It was the first cult I ever joined, and it's the first cult I always check into. The cult is my life, the members are my organs, their posts my blood. I'd die for any one of them twice over, and that includes all the staff. I met my best friend Nikki there, and I learned how speak my mind from posting. And the name Puppetstrings was chosen for me on this cult. It gave me, Untitled, a name, along with a home."
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"This is one of the first cults I joined, not to mention the best cult ive joined. Ive learned to call AR my home. Ive met some of the greatest people in the world there. Including my best friend, Puppet. Anti-Relapse never turns anyone away, your welcomed with opened arms. It's somewhere you can feel safe."
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"anti relapse is my second home. its the most loving and caring online place i have ever come across and i had no idea how close you can become to people over the internet until i found this cult. i have found some of my best friends here who have helped me through everything, every slip ive had, every break up.. everything. they are unbelieveable and there is no place in the world like this. if you are a cutter and u wish to stop. THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!! anti relapse has helped me so so so much. i cant even describe how much i owe to the people here. we can all beat self injury, and anti relapse makes the challenge so much easier"
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"As a multiple time member of A-R, I can only say good things about it. Its always been an extremely warm and welcoming environment, which is saying a lot seeing as its an online forum persay.. AR members are always willing to help.. as soon as you join, you're one with everyone else, a family. Its amazing how everyone comes together and helps each other. Whether the problem be big, or small, no matter the size, the effect, a bad day, to the world feeling like its falling apart.. everyones always been there for me, as well as for everyone else. Its a really amazing cult, and even if you don't self injure anymore, its still a good environment, because you can help people who were once like you, and if you do self injure still, people are there to be a support group for you.. its just a really amazing cult, the members are amazing, the meaning is amazing.. which is why I keep coming back to it. A-R has helped me keep from self injuring for over a year now.. I absolutely love each and every one of the members of our A-R family.."
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"A-R has been there for me, ever since I've joined. I like how everyone is so supportive and so forgiving, it just makes you want to keep going. Y'know? I find this cult very helpful. Notice the bolds? It's helpful because it's giving support for an addiction that can be overcome. Even if you don't have anyone to talk to around where you live, A-R is a home, away from home. Get it? The people in this cult, are amazing. No joke. Even the people who just joined, are too, very respectful people. The staff. Well honestly? Words cannot describe, how awesomely awesome, the staff is. Really. I can't even find the words. If I did, it would take up 289734973457357345734857934573+10x45 pages. Oh yes it would. What would I do without this cult?"
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"i never was much good at english... here goes. my life has always had problems and it probably always will. only now i can find alternitives to the state i used to get into. AR has changed my life completley... iv met loads of rocking people that have given me excellent advice and AR has got me through those times that i wouldnt get through without. i know there are loads more people like me out there that just need a helping hand, and AR is that hand for me. im so glad i got invited.... AR is my family."
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