The feelings that you get at TMF gatherings

[CuteJill143]

While I have not been to NEST, I have had been involved in some mini gatherings and munches in NYC and this year attended the gathering in Albany. Tell me? Are they addicting like drugs? The more I get involved the more I want to become 1000x more involved!!! The feelings that I get at these gatherings are mixed. The feelings that I feel are invigorating and relaxing at the same time. Its a warm feeling deep within that I had never felt before. It is overwhelming but in the best possible way. I was in a room full of other people and their lap tops, all of us logged into the TMF. I was comfortable and felt welcome and a part of something. There was no more shame. All of us for whatever reason were all chosen to have this in common and it brings us together. We are all VERY different in our own ways, yet having this one thing in common can bring us all together and to get along as if we've known each other our whole lives and in a way, we sort have had. We can understand each others thoughts and feelings on this topic of tickling without feeling as if we will be judged. Would I have had this any other way? Never. This thread goes out to anyone who avoids gatherings. I highly suggest that whenever you are feeling comfortable to attend a gathering and not be so scared to please do so! You are NEVER alone.

 

[fireguardian]

Really the most addicting part of it for me is just needing to see my friends. Any chance I have to see them has me bouncing around like a toddler on a sugar high. some of them these are the only times that I get to see some people. That's what makes leaving so hard and why the moment you leave you start counting down to the next gathering. To me any sessions I have are just fun bonuses but are not the main reason I go. Getting to see so many people I adore is what pulls me back to each gathering. So yeah that excitement is highly addicting. And they are always over way too soon.

 

[Big_Dogg85]

I sincerely hope I get to have an experience like this... I always tend to gravitate to the background, which suits me fine, but I want the chance to meet and know as many of you as possible come NEST.

 

[TMJ Productions]

Well put CuteJill!!

I went to my first munch this past dec and it rocked!

I felt a total zen like calm come over me about 1 minute after arriving!

It is addicting! I can't wait to attend another one!

Jill's advice is soild! Go to a gathering if you like meeting cool friends!

 

[milagros317]

Yes, I always get that warm feeling of belonging at gatherings.

 

[NG02]

That was a great and onpoint summary of the feelings felt when at gatherings. Its such a rush to think what we are actually there for then at the same exact moment its extreamly calming cause you know your around those who wont judge you cause they are just like you. A great mix of feelings....like being at home almost. Ive been to NEST twice and to the MI gathering and its still shocks me how much I just cant get enuff of you guys.....so yes in that sense it is very much addicting for me. Well cutejill143...great thread with an awesome subject and it would be nice to get to meet you one day at NEST.....actually kinda wish I had gone to Albany now lol(we FL ppl dont like that cold tho)

(kinda funny thinkin the pic below was from this past NEST)