Hello! Thank you for connecting with me here. #introduction time
After 12 years on the bird site, I’m loving the engagement here #connectionsmatter
Being a #selfconfessed weirdo and a life long learner I live a curious life!
In the middle of redefining a 36 year old marriage and blessed to have 3 adult children who are kind, caring and empathetic humans, and 5 delightful grandchildren.
I’m colocated between #Larrakia (Darwin) and #GubbiGubbi (Sunshine Coast) Countries. Blessed to work for myself, having lived through burnout twice, and living with #CPTSD #metoo #anxiety I love #neuroscience #traumainformed #therapeutic #somatic #healing practices. I did say I’m a weirdo didn’t I? #introductionpost :ma_animals_kookaburra:

@jesseadamsstein you’re not alone! It’s easy to make mistakes here, but you’ll find loads of support along the way. Are you using web login or apps? #connectionsmatter

Finally took the plunge and flew the coup! I set up Twitter from a hospital bed, lonely, isolated and confronted with chronic health issues. Having only been here a little while, I’m delighted with the every day kindnesses and generosity from all I’ve encountered here. #connectionsmatter #actsofkindness #findyourtribe

@ShaunReardon you sir, are my kinda friend!! Welcome to #fediverse I’ve only been here days and already loving the energy and ability to connect with ppl who actually care!! #connectionsmatter

@mralwayswrite definitely agree with the previous two tips re using #hashtags to find #connections This place is way more #inclusive with loads of #safestreets to explore #connectionsmatter

Want to add alt text to ensure your images are inclusive but not sure how to do it? I struggled yesterday when I posted my first pic and wish I had seen this article first.
It’s a great read with 3 simple and well explained tips to do better. Thanks to @ianburnett@toot community for sharing #connectionsmatter #inclusion #visualsmatter #community #social
https://uxdesign.cc/how-to-write-an-image-description-2f30d3bf5546

@Len @ianburnette brilliant tips thank you both! Like many have mentioned, I struggle to add appropriate alt text, however I feel more informed now. And I love the notion of it being shaped around a conversation, in parts. #connectionsmatter

@thetitanborn thanks for the great tips. I’ve been here just shy of a week and found nothing but kind and generous people #connectionsmatter

@gptreb what a fabulous solution to a very shitty problem for so many! Love your creative think and your kindness toward your gran #connectionsmatter

@antimnguyen thank you!! I’m delighted with the sharing that happens here #connectionsmatter

@bethanycarter @Alexis_WordsUnbound Lovely to meet you Bethany! I’m between Gubbi Gubbi and Larrakia and love writing too! I use #morningpages as a daily writing tool and love it so much! Therapeutically it keeps me upright, and so far, I’ve managed to write consistently for 338 days, with almost 190k words collected. Maybe we could catch IRL at some point #connectionsmatter #writer

@Gargron thank you so much for all the great work you are doing to provide a safe and engaging space #connectionsmatter and so does #languageofsafety

@damonyoung @olsenprime thank you for raising this - I felt very uncomfortable seeing that term used, for the very reasons you raise. The pause is so important… Hopefully more newcomers will see your post and think differently #languageofsafety #connectionsmatter

@luke for some of us, our ageing processes bring wisdom… Chasing the money has never been my motivation to enjoy life. Sure paying the bills is necessary, as is experiencing love, joy and freedom, however we can find it. Your post fills my old heart with happiness #connectionsmatter #feelingsafe #freedom

@WaltzingMatilda thanks very much this is brilliant!!#connectionsmatter

@Wolfie_Rankin @NoeticusOne @colourpurplegal ditto - I think you’d be a very fair and firm mod, but it sounds like it comes at a cost… Are there any supports that can be put in place to make it more doable? #connectionsmatter

@tessa_murray stunning pic!! Thanks so much for sharing 🕊#connectionsmatter

@TJBrown my pleasure! It can be tricky navigating new spaces - so far I’m loving this one. So much kindness, caring and sharing #connectionsmatter

@Aristokrattic it’s bloody fabulous! I’ve been an early adopter on different socials over the years, and the early days, in my experience, have been more fun than bother #connectionsmatter

@Aristokrattic thank yet so much!! I’m loving the #kindness and #sharing here. Community #connectionsmatter