Back on the 'My Progress' topic
today I revisited a forum that I used to frequent. My last post there was back in Dec 2017. That was when my depression was hitting it's peak. I didn't want to hang or socialize anywhere, not even online.
First step was changing all the pertinent info in my profile to more appropriate designations. I also changed my signature, which previously had my first name (legal names not allowed for accounts - bad form), to read my real name.
Then I searched for threads referencing me. Lo and behold, someone posted a 'where'd they get to' post and I was in there. I guess they did miss me, for a while at least. I made a quick 'here I am post' and got an immediate reply from someone I used to chat with. He said, paraphrased, welcome back brother. I was kind enough to inform him that brother didn't fit any more
I decided, after talking to another acquaintance from there (one I've been in contact with and already knew my situation), to make a new introduction post on there. I was a little vague with the details, no need for all that in a different forum, but if they read between the lines they'd figure it out. After all, with no picture it's one big Venus symbol
so far, 12 Welcome Backs. I do wonder how many figured it out (or will). The friend who knew posted that I made a good choice posting a new intro. He also called me by name.
I think this qualifies as a good step.