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The Web address of this page is http://sfhelp.org/site/forum.htm

Do you want to swap stories, ideas, and solutions with people trying to solve personal and rela-tionship problems just like yours? These free interactive forums related to this unique nonprofit Web-site offer an opportunity to dialog with others about this unique set of vital topics.

        The folks at phpBB.com have provided an extremely useful, flexible, well-designed framework to help us meet and support each other in improving ourselves, our families, and our relationships. 

Usage Tips

        If you haven't used a forum, chat room, or message board before, use these guidelines to get the best experience...

• be clear on what you need from others before you post a message: an opinion, information, validation, suggestions, to express an idea, help others, or ... (what?)

• respect the privacy and confidentiality of what you read there, as you would wish others to respect yours.

• use appropriate language and good taste in your messages. Offensive posts will be removed.

• don't use a forum as a gripe or blame festival. Clarifying, problem-solving and brainstorming help everyone! Note your option to say what's good about your family relationships too!

• If you need to vent (be empathically understood) vs. problem-solve, say so. That lets others know what kind of response you seek.

• Beware of offering "help" to those who don't ask for it. That implies "I know better than you how to solve your problem." Sometimes that's true, but wounded, unaware people can feel insulted by your trying to "fix" them without invitation.   

• If you want help on a problem, try the dig-down technique first. That will raise your odds for learning what you really need, and getting helpful responses. 

• be brief. If you want to go into more detail with someone, ask if s/he will exchange e-mail, and swap addresses with them.

        Most people have significant personal and relationship problems - You are not alone!

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