When we're overwhelmed, we may react to our anxiety by reaching out to board members. Which is good. We encourage people to talk with their peers rather than isolating themselves. Despite our empathic understanding though, posting messages about suicide is ineffective AND inappropriate.
1-Forum managers will delete any messages from members that threaten self-harm or suicide.
2-Successive postings about suicide will not be tolerated. Managers reserve the right to terminate any membership that is not in compliance with WoN policy. Remember: WoN is a free forum comprised of volunteers. We are not a professional organization staffed by psychologists. It is unfair to take advantage of people's sympathy
or increase their anxiety by threatening to hurt yourself or end your life.
WoN is an anonymous cyberspace community. Forum members are concerned and they care; but board members and managers are powerless to intervene. Please get help from those who are qualified to help. I have included two website addresses that may help if you are feeling overwhelmed by your pain.
Love,
Charlotte