I am in an emotional blender lately. I accept them, I just don’t appreciate being blindsided by them 
@mary34 welcome to Infinite Roots! 
We do have a walkthrough tutorial for using the different functions of the forum! Also if you read the guidelines… you get a badge… It’s a thing. We try to collect them, well I do.
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Start the Interactive Forum Tutorial with Discobot!
Those should help you with getting around the forum a little easier.
We are very friendly, helpful, & supportive of your unique path/journey. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask, someone will be with you as soon as they can to point you in the right direction.
I hope you have a great weekend & that your gregorian year is off to a great start! :hugs