Communities--any page that has a message board or associated chat channel:
Make new friends!
The usual way of accessing IRC chat requires that you download a shareware program (find how-to information at IRC Primer). However, there is also access to Dal Net through a web site: go to Dal Net and choose the chat option. Most web-based chats require a Java-enabled browser, but then operate directly from your browser without having to load any special software.
Chats are real-time. You talk to other people who are there at the same time and messages are usually not saved. Message boards or forums have different names and software, but all amount to the same thing--a kind of bulletin board where you can post a message and read and reply to other people's postings. All you need is your browser. A mailing list (or listserv) is a group discussion via e-mail. A MUD is another interactive system that has features of both chat and message boards, usually accessed by running a special program. Newsgroups are a separate network of public bulletin boards, but are supported by most browsers. Be warned that the culture there is often more free-for-all.
Abuse Recovery UK --"Providing support for both male and female survivors of sexual abuse, and other types of abuse, around the world." Includes support forums and a web e-mail service.
asarian.org --anonymous internet services for survivors
Corriander's Place --MPD support, includes web based chat.
Free To Be --mailing list and "The Wall" message board for survivors of all kinds of abuse. Also includes a page on Sexual Abuse in Therapy .
Male Abuse Survivors Support Forum --Includes a message board, a number of stories by different individuals, an art gallery, and a web ring of male abuse survivors.
Mental Health Net: includes Dissociative Forum, General Abuse Support Forum, Self-Harm Forum. These have been reorganized and now require that you log in and provide a valid e-mail address in order to post (though you can post anonymously). Web based chat is also available.
Mosaic Minds --discussion boards. This site for multiples is a successor to Divided Hearts and has lots of very active message boards. It is a good place to go for support and to ask questions.
NEEDID --"A Network to Explore and Express Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and other trauma related Dissociative Disorders." Includes resources and discussion forums.
Self-Injury: You Are NOT the Only One --mailing lists, web-based chat and passworded IRC chat, and a discussion board for significant others.
Shattered Selves --a resource for multiples, including explanations (eg. of coconsciousness), a glossary, and a Java message board.
SplitAngels DID/MPD Home Page --IRC chat at #SplitAngel, an e-mail newsletter, a search engine, and a place for kids to play.
The Survivor's Forum--message board and chat.
Transformations has discussion boards and chats on a number of issues relating to self-help and recovery.
Trauma and Chaplaincy--Lots of information on Christian issues
WeRMany --Also, Darby's Page, a place where outside kids of WeRMany members can communicate via IRC chat, e-mail, and a message board.
The Wounded Healer Journal --discussion forums and web-based chat that works with most browsers.
Yesican--International Child Abuse Network --includes chat room and bulletin board. Not MPD/DID oriented.
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