I did actually join a few months back, but never really used the site beyond a couple of rather muddled posts and offerings. I am recovering from a chronic and severe illness - I think last time I was here, I just was not well enough to really engage with others or own creative process. Am a lot better now... but still get "brain fogged" from meds and long-term symptoms, so I hope people will be patient if any of my responses / contributions are short, or sometimes a bit scrappy or off- the point slightly (this is totally inadvertent.) Other times I do have clarity. Thanks. Hopefully the muddled moments will at least either contain some sense or - humour. adLIB

Welcome back, AdLib, and hope your convalescence continues well.
Susiex

Yes, welcome back and hope you're well on the road to recovery.

Hi adLib - welcome back!

Emma

Hi, AdLib, good to see you're back. Hope you have the energy to get stuck in.

- NaomiM

thanks so much! I am feeling a little bit lost and confused, as have joined beginners writing group, which seems to be very inactive.... so have been hunting around looking at different groups here, wondering which would sort for something a little more flowing.
Not sure if I have confidence or abillity to dive into a group with writers much more experienced and skilled than I am. LIke jumping in deep water when I cannot swim!!

I thought about women's group? poetry group (go on adLIB - be brave!) but it all seems very quiet generally. Is that the case? and does anyone have any suggestions as to where to go which might not be too scary!??
adLIB

Hi there Adlib. If you do any writing for children I can really recommend the Children's group, which has some really helpful and lovely members who have helped me such a lot. There's also a good bit of friendly banter and fun, not to mention our 'virtual group hugs' when someone's feeling down!

Pat

Thank you so much, Pat. Some of my early attempts at writing are child-like and / or child-ish (seriously!!) but I don't know if they are really for children..... but hey, why not give it a go?!! If I don't fit there, I can hop groups? See you there I hope.... adLIB