Does anyone here ever meet in person?

[stellabelle]

I haven't met anyone from here irl but would consider doing so. I have however used voice chat, video chat, and spoken on the phone with other users.

 

[Worndown]

Are you in Wisconsin?

Are you in Wisconsin?

I am.

 

[311]

Anyone in bostom message me

 

[Kikoo Loool]

I think I would if I could. I'm not afraid at all with this idea.

 

[GeorgeJL]

NC

Next time I go to that area I'll keep you in mind. ;)

 

[lookingforward]

I might. The issue for me is anxiety as others have mentioned. However Its very possible. The frame of mind of the other person matters as well. I have been suicidal a long time but would not consider myself actively suicidal but i'm not in any position to provider anyone any type of support that involves anything more than awkward silence.

I am oddly intrigued that 2 people in this thread are in NYC that's semi-close for me but the city seems so intimidating.

I am curious though would it not be easier to meet someone in the city? I mean sure probably not someone to openly talk about CTB but surely friends in general?

Seems like if nothing else there would be support groups and/or meetups (things that dont work well in my area)

back on topic though: yes, I might but it would involve more prior socialization that I do not really do even here, so yea

Yes, you can meet people here, but not speak openly about CTB. I recognize the limitations- friendship might not last because death, etc.- but hey, don't terminally ill people socialize because they can relate to each other? And sometimes I wonder if I would be more pro-life (for myself, I will always be pro-choice for others) if I could simply speak openly about my plans and the reasons for them, in person. Although someone did mention the phone above- I didn't even think of that for some reason. A facetime isn't the same but, it's a step up from messaging. So, I'm open to that as well.

 

[KadathianStr1d3r]

A few states over in Montana and I agree. The Pacific Northwest feels very lonely to me too.

Indeed, in utah its pretty much a confederacy of distinct tribes and the biggest one is the white suburban Mormon ethno tribe. Its either your part of a tribe or you get to stay out in the cold and ive been out in the cold for a long time :(

 

[IRIYAMA]

I've met 2 likeminded people from Forumjar when that was active, both from interstate.
Would be keen to meet people from this site who are in a similar situation as I'm fairly isolated and don't communicate with family too well, they don't understand what's happening with my illness and associated depression..

 

[RRH]

I met a couple of people from a previous site. Sadly they have both since ctb.

 

[tomz323]

I'd be keen for meeting anyone in my city in New Zealand, but mainly because I have drinking issues and love talking all night and know noone like this in real life.

I'm Kiwi too, live in Wellington

 

[Ruffian]

NC

I lived there for a few years. The humidity made me want to ctb from April to November.
I'm not far from NYC, but I don't know how I would feel about meeting people in person. I don't have a good track record of playing well with others or keeping friends. In fact, I've straight up had enough of being ghosted for whatever reason. I do it to people too, but mostly because I'm just tired. Maybe it would be different if I could find people with similar feelings, but it's a big risk to get attached to someone from this site. In any way, I'm not talking about romance. I would think about though, definitely.

 

[Marawa]

I'm surprised by the lack of older people in the DC area in general. I really seek a partner but meeting in person or just knowing someone on the same journey I'm on would be encouraging.
I've made a wonderful friend long distance here that helps with recovery or staving off acute ctb feelings whose recovered though.
For that I'm very grateful

 

[Bedlamb]

I've met people off forums before, just not this one... most times were disastrous. But mostly my fault

 

[Empty Smile]

I met one person on a different site. We met up, had drinks, spent a few days together. We had different opinions on ctb, and we went our separate ways. About 2 moths later, I learned she ctb a week later after we walked away from each other.

 

[noonetoo]

I've tried a few meet ups on meetup.com, other than that never met anyone here. Wish I could, it would be nice. However, people already don't like me behind a screen and those around me irl so I wouldn't want to waste anyone's time as that's what I am, an arrogant nuisance. I'm the toxic thing to avoid.

 

[Broken]

I'm surprised by the lack of older people in the DC area in general. I really seek a partner but meeting in person or just knowing someone on the same journey I'm on would be encouraging.
I've made a wonderful friend long distance here that helps with recovery or staving off acute ctb feelings whose recovered though.
For that I'm very grateful

Did you know there's a partners megathread?

 

[martha]

Hardly any dutch here.. so a no-go I guess. But I would be open to receive if anyone feels the need to spend some days in my country.

is this an invitation?
(starting to pack suitcase.....)

 

[Marawa]

Did you know there's a partners megathread?

I've posted there several times. I don't know if it's my age or the fact I felt uncomfortable with people under 30 but serious takers responded

 

[Macc Lad]

when you're next in Nottingham , i'll take you all for a pint and a kebab x

 

[Idorus]

is this an invitation?
(starting to pack suitcase.....)

Aaaaw that is so sweet, ofcourse u're welcome! Pack it! ;)

@It suddenly grabbed me .... Modigliani! Wow....

 

[Xaphous]

I wouldn't mind meeting someone too, within travelling distance. It would be nice to have someone to talk with. I'm agoraphobic mostly though so I can't see how but if you pm maybe we still could.

 

[Jessica-]

Yes, after speaking to a person in my country for a while, we have met a couple of times. It's therapeutic to me to speak with someone face to face without the repercussions of being locked up in the ward

 

[Tabbyql]

Great yarmouth uk. Fancy a pint and talk random shit lol. If my anxiety allows me a night off.

 

[Retched]

Yes. And if possible, I say go for it- if it seems safe and not shady! Keep your safety in mind first, like you would meeting anyone from any other internet setting...

Being able to talk in person about what is going on is a gift. I have a few really great friendships off of this site. As counterintuitive as it may seem, as we can all be looked at as just passing through, but friendships here have gotten me by in ways that irl cannot. Not to mention I have isolated myself so badly from my irl friends....and can't talk openly about how I really feel anyhow, so I feel pretty blessed in the friendships I've formed here.

 

[Marawa]

I wouldn't mind meeting someone too, within travelling distance. It would be nice to have someone to talk with. I'm agoraphobic mostly though so I can't see how but if you pm maybe we still could.

I'm sorry you're so far away as I have agoraphobia bad too. I usually have to liquor myself up to get out for anything besides doctors appts. Rarely do I do anything but see a doctor.
Just know you're not alone in that and I hope you're able to work through it

 

[HelensNepenthe]

Not that many people in the south of the USA. People I've met who live in my state normally don't live up in the northern part either. :/

 

[marcusuk63]

when you're next in Nottingham , i'll take you all for a pint and a kebab x

MMM we like Kabab

 

[martha]

Africa? Isn't that where Ebola, malaria, and pyramids are? LOL

I'm in Africa. Even if there's any other Africans here I'm probably the only one from my country. I'm not gonna be meeting anyone from here. And believe me I would love to meet some of y'all!

Your continent is so great, you must be proud! Don´t get upset about cliches.
My cousin works in development assistance and his first job was in Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso.
So everytime he came back, he brought us handcrafted drums and beautiful memories from beautiful people.
I still have a tiger-eye bracelet, that he gave me as a gift.

I´ve been to Northern Africa and just loved to be there. Marocco, Tunisia, etc.
Went backpacking to Egypt in my twenties (spent some days in Cairo all alone until my friends showed up) and we actually took bikes to get to the valley of the Kings.

Which country exactly are you from?

 

[TheDevilsAngel]

I would love to meet someone off this site by so far no one from Ireland well i havent found anyone yet.....id prob back out and be thinkin to myself that they will hate me too!

 

[Walilamdzi]

Wouldn't it be easier to video call?