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Hey there, welcome to Smiley Island. Sure it’s a dorky name, but if you’re ever feeling down maybe you can stop by and look at the resources or take advantage of the support on this thread. I hope many of the members will stop by and share advice or words of optimism with one another. This can also be a place for you to post resources, such as websites, pictures, songs, or videos that made you smile when you were feeling down. Also, if you don’t feel like making your own thread, feel free to vent or ask for advice or input on here.

Maybe this has been done before, and maybe this thread will flop, but I (and hopefully other members) will be here to help you when you’re feeling depressed or feeling any other overwhelming emotion. We’re not therapists or mental health professionals, but we can lend a listening ear and be a friend while you’re going through this rough time.

Here are five little links that might be smile-inducing. Hopefully they serve as a small distraction from the pain you're feeling.
1) http://www.givesmehope.com/
This first one has mini inspirational texts that can make you smile or cry tears of happiness. Some of them might hit close to home, and others not so much, but hopefully you enjoy reading these little mini stories.

2) http://janus84.xanga.com/688030588/item/
This next one might provide a little insight. It’s called “How To Not Let People Treat You Like….”

3) Bird Dance-Off
A Youtube video.

4) Bird Singing "You Are My Sunshine"
Another Youtube video.

5) Calvin and Hobbes - Newton's First Law
This one is kind of cute. It's just a little picture.



“The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.” - Ben Okri

Edit: Thanks for removing it.

Okay will do. Sorry about that Do you have any suggestions for links to put up?

Great article on "How not to let people treat you like ..." very timely.

Still looking for some links.