I believe honesty is a good way to start anything new. And I'll be honest with all of you...I have suffered severe depression and social anxiety for a very long time due to childhood traumas.
Other than Facebook, this is the first social site I have joined and used to interact with others. I have allowed myself to live in the dark for decades. While I was in the dark I allowed myself to become morbidly obese. I am slowly coming to the light and I am shedding the insecurity blanket - the unwanted pounds. Because of my social anxiety I don't know too many people in Indiana. I have lived here for 14 years and after my twin sister moved away a few years ago I lost my only friend I had nearby. I work too many hours and I study too much for school. I have 5 children who I give my all to...all of this leaves me with very little time to meet new friends and cultivate friendships. I am optimistic I will meet new people on mfp who need a friend to jog behind them and encourage them to finish the race. I will be that friend...only I will be jogging behind all of you interactively on mfp Regards - Mandy