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TheSolitarySiren
01-03-2013, 08:05 AM
Something went wrong with my other introduction. Just like my life. So, I posted another one.

Good evening everybody,

My name is Tiyonna (tea-yawn-ah)--Please call me 'T' or, preferably, just my username. I'm currently an young adult stranded in the Sin City of Nevada struggling to make my way back to my original home of the seaside shores of California. I'm a hard worker taking part time in a cranky Jo-ann's store, I'm a hobbyist of all things, wig-stylist, costumer, a chronic insomniac and a loner mermaid. I must admit, I'm not new to MerNetwork, I've always had my eyes upon the forums, learning about others, liking many facebook pages, learning about mermaids/tails, seeing the interesting conversations, but never taking part. But this time I decided to officially introduce myself, to also take time and effort of this in my life.

I've always found love for the mythology of sirens, nymphs, and/or mermaids. They're qualities, histories, stories, and overall folklore have always been so fascinating to me. Like the majority of us, I have found deep love for Hans Christian Andersen's dear tragedy of The Little Mermaid. Andersen, himself, has always had room in my heart for his loss of love and accumulation of despair. I've always felt connected to him through his pains and The Little Mermaid was one of the stories that capture it so well in my opinion. As I got older, Disney took it's toll with it's version of the story, bummer it didn't have the same quality that Andersen placed, but it did have the Disney magic which drew me in. I then began to enjoy Splash, H2O, Aquamarine, ect. The same old classics, I'm sure you've all enjoyed. Although, for me it will always be it's whimsical mythology that drives me.

Swimming was never really my forte until I got older. Nowadays, I crave water mainly for it's serine, meditative, and therapeutic purposes while so, I swim fiercely--might I add-- as if I were the magical creature. Since, I've come to realize that the mer-community on here is a family and shares their own issues with each other, in return receiving hope and love, I thought I would share one of mine. Simply put: I'm suicidal. I've taken home in the hospital and mental facilities for attempt in my past. I am currently 10 months sober due to the same continuation of swimming in peaceful silence yet life-fulfilled waters I like to take home in.

My goal in life is to swim in my dream mermaid tail along the seas of Seychelles, to resides upon the country's beaches while lazily playing the ukulele and configuring carefree and loving tunes. It is my dream home I wish to be and possibly forever live some day.

I hope to converse with you all in the forums soon.

TheSolitarySiren.

MerAnthony
01-03-2013, 08:22 AM
Welcome T. In here you never have to feel alone. There are many Mers in here. I myself do not judge you for what you have done. It is in the past so leave it in the past, look to the future. An the future can hold many possibilities, an anything can be possible. I say again welcome an enjoy.



Be Happy Swim Free

Mermaid Saphira
01-03-2013, 08:39 AM
Welcome <3

Mermaid Cascada
01-03-2013, 10:04 AM
Welcome to MerNetwork :)

AniaR
01-03-2013, 10:17 AM
Swimming was never really my forte until I got older. Nowadays, I crave water mainly for it's serine, meditative, and therapeutic purposes while so, I swim fiercely--might I add-- as if I were the magical creature. Since, I've come to realize that the mer-community on here is a family and shares their own issues with each other, in return receiving hope and love, I thought I would share one of mine. Simply put: I'm suicidal. I've taken home in the hospital and mental facilities for attempt in my past. I am currently 10 months sober due to the same continuation of swimming in peaceful silence yet life-fulfilled waters I like to take home in

Welcome T! I'm glad you finally decided to join our forum. I also wasn't too into swimming until I got older. My parents always find it hilarious that I even like to do this mermaid thing because of how scared I could be about water. I also feel about the water the way you've described. I'm not sure I've even told anyone because I've never been able to put it into words-- but you just did it so eloquently. I've got "be water" tattooed on my wrist to remind me in moments of anxiety, and I'll frequent the bath tub and the pool when I'm stressed. There's something almost supernatural when you slip into the water- tail or not. It's sort of numbs all the outside stimulation, while bringing your senses alive to the water.

A few mers here have gone through similar experiences with mental health, I believe there's a thread or 2 kicking around. My own baby sister has gone through much of what you describe and she's still struggling with it. She just really got into mermaiding the past few months and I do see a positive change in her. It's still a struggle, but being a mermaid brings her a lot of pure joy- which I hope it'll bring you too.

Thanks for sharing your story. <3 welcome to the forum

SeaGlass Siren
01-03-2013, 02:13 PM
Welcome T :)

Like you, I was... the big S word. Something I'm not proud about, but believe me (and I know that this is over-said), it'll get better. Congratulations on being 10 months sober :)

Ashe
01-03-2013, 02:20 PM
Welcome to Mernetwork, T! :)

Mermaid Annariea
01-03-2013, 07:48 PM
welcome, t!

you dont ever have to feel alone here. someone will always be able to talk to you. thank you for sharing and being so open with us, and i hope you know that we all care <3

TheSolitarySiren
01-03-2013, 08:12 PM
Thank you all for your warming welcome. I'll possibly just be browsing the forums like I use to, although, if I find something interesting I'll be sure to make my note to you all.