Surviving Life Lessons is a supportive online community where people who have overcome life’s struggles can share their experiences to help those who are still struggling. We provide a peer support forum, life coaching insights, and self-help resources to encourage healing and personal growth.

Anyone looking for support, encouragement, or real-life wisdom can join. Whether you’ve overcome tough challenges or are currently facing them, this is a safe space to connect, share, and learn.

No. Surviving Life Lessons is not a substitute for professional legal, medical, or psychological advice. This site is for sharing personal experiences, encouragement, and support—not for diagnosing, treating, or offering professional counseling or legal guidance. If you need professional help, please reach out to a licensed expert in your area.

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As a Life Struggler, this is a safe space for you to express your emotions, seek encouragement, and connect with people who understand. You are not alone, and this community is here to uplift and support you

You will receive: ✔️ Encouragement from Life Survivors who have been through similar struggles. ✔️ A safe space to share your thoughts without judgment. ✔️ Advice based on real-life experiences (not professional therapy or counseling).

🚫 No harmful or triggering content (e.g., graphic self-harm details). 🚫 No personal attacks or blaming others for your struggles. 🚫 No promoting toxic mindsets (e.g., encouraging unhealthy coping mechanisms). 🚫 No expecting instant solutions – Healing takes time, and this is a support space, not a fix-all solution.

Be honest and open, but also respectful of the space. Use "I feel..." statements instead of blaming or venting aggressively. Let others know what kind of support you're looking for (e.g., "Has anyone been through this?" or "How did you cope with this situation?"). If you need professional help, please seek a therapist, coach, or counselor.

✔️ You can read posts and engage in discussions without sharing. ✔️ You can respond to others with encouragement, even if you don’t share your own story. ✔️ You can start small, sharing bits of your experience at your own pace.

🚨 No. Support should stay in the forum for safety reasons. If you need one-on-one support, consider reaching out to a professional counselor or coach.

If you are in immediate distress or experiencing a crisis, please contact a crisis hotline, therapist, or medical professional. Here are some resources: 📌 U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 📌 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 📌 International Help Lines: Check here 📌 Visit our hotlines and crisis resources page This forum is here for emotional support and guidance, but we are not a crisis intervention service.

Yes! Healing is a journey, and you may be a Struggler in one area but a Survivor in another. The goal is to support and be supported when needed.

As a Life Survivor, you are here to share your experiences, offer encouragement, and provide insights based on the lessons you've learned. Your role is to uplift and guide Life Strugglers through difficult moments without enforcing personal opinions or judgments.

Share your own experiences rather than telling someone what to do. Use phrases like, "What helped me when I was in your situation was..." instead of "You should do this..." Encourage self-reflection by asking open-ended questions. Validate their feelings instead of minimizing them (e.g., "I hear you. That must be really tough."). Avoid diagnosing or providing professional advice—this is a peer support community, not a therapy service.

Yes! If you’ve read books, taken courses, or found resources that were helpful in your journey, feel free to share links, recommendations, and insights. However, ensure that: ✔️ The resource is positive, uplifting, and relevant. ✔️ You aren’t promoting a personal business or paid service. ✔️ We have a toll free resource page that we can encourage them to look at ✔️ We have a general resource page that we can encourage them to look at but also if it doesn't have the resource you would always recommend, send that information to survivinglifelessons@gmail.com to have it added to the general resource page.

🚫 No judgment – Everyone's journey is different. 🚫 No "toxic positivity" – Saying things like “Just be positive” or “Get over it” can be harmful. 🚫 No pushing personal beliefs – Your experience is yours, but it may not apply to everyone. 🚫 No unsolicited direct messaging – Support happens in the forum, not in private messages.

Yes, sharing your story is powerful and healing, but be mindful: ✔️ Share what you’ve learned rather than just focusing on the hardship. ✔️ If your story involves sensitive topics, use trigger warnings where necessary. ✔️ Keep details appropriate and aligned with community guidelines.

If someone appears to be in a serious crisis (e.g., expressing suicidal thoughts or severe distress): Encourage them to reach out to a professional or crisis hotline. Do not take responsibility for their safety—while we offer support, we are not professionals. Report posts that indicate immediate danger so moderators can step in.

Yes! Healing is a journey, and you may be a Struggler in one area but a Survivor in another. The goal is to support and be supported when needed.

We allow self-promotion, business advertising, or selling products/services when there is an affiliate link that is associated with that business and Surviving Life Lessons. Other than that, we do not We do not allow self-promotion, business advertising, or selling products/services. This ensures the forum remains focused on support and encouragement. For businesses who want to provide Surviving Life Lessons an affiliate link, Please contact us at survivinglifelessons@gmail.com

Currently, Wix forums do not offer a block feature, but you can: ✔️ Ignore users by not engaging with their posts. ✔️ Report inappropriate behavior to moderators.

We encourage members to: Share personal experiences about overcoming life’s struggles Offer encouragement and support to others Discuss lessons learned and how they moved forward However, we do not allow: Negative or harmful behavior toward others Illegal activity or suggestions of illegal actions Violence, threats, or aggressive behavior Telling others exactly what to do with the information shared (everyone’s journey is different) Advertising or promoting products/services that are not part of this website

To start a discussion, visit the forum, choose the appropriate category, and click "Create Post" (or the equivalent option per Wix documentation). To comment on a discussion, click the thread, scroll down, and type your response in the comment box. https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-forum-writing-your-first-forum-post Please refer to Wix’s forum instructions if you need further guidance.

We want this to be a positive, supportive space. If you see harmful, inappropriate, or rule-breaking behavior, please report the user immediately by clicking the report button or contacting us directly.

Yes! If you think we need a new topic or subcategory, let us know. We’re always open to improving the community to meet your needs.

Log in to your account. Navigate to your post in the forum. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) or "Edit" option next to your post. Make your changes and click "Save" to update.

Log in to your account. Navigate to the Forum section. Click on the relevant category for your discussion. Click "Start a Discussion." Enter your post title and write your message. Click "Publish" to share your post with the community.

Log in and go to your post in the forum. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) or "Delete" option. Confirm deletion (⚠️ This action cannot be undone). 🚨 Note: If a post violates our community guidelines, moderators may remove it without notice.

Open the forum post you want to reply to. Scroll to the comment section. Type your response and click "Submit." Your comment will be added to the discussion.

Edit: Yes! Click the Edit button next to your comment. Delete: Yes! Click Delete, but this action is permanent.

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If you’re experiencing technical issues, try these steps: Clear your browser cache and refresh the page. Log out and log back in to your account. Try a different browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.). Check your email spam folder for any missing confirmation emails. For further assistance, contact us at: 📩 Email: survivinglifelessons@gmail.com

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Books are printed & fulfilled by Lulu Press. If your book arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact Lulu Press for a replacement.

Books are printed & fulfilled by Lulu Press. If your book arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact Lulu Press for a replacement.

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