Re-publishing Your Words: Because we know that your words are often filled with wisdom and insight, we have dedicated ourselves to bringing the best of our community to a larger audience. We do this by quoting your message board posts in newsletters, throughout the iVillage network and iVillage promotions including in our sites and even in books, newspaper columns, radio and tv programs. When re-publishing your quotes for wide distribution, we will identify you only by your iVillage member name. We promise to be sensitive in this effort.

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Don't Be Afraid to Post: If you're new to our community, taking the step for the first time to post publicly to a message board (or to join in live chat) can sometimes seem intimidating. Don't be afraid to jump into a discussion. We have a very supportive community that serves up heavy doses of support, encouragement and enthusiasm. We love meeting new people and making new friends.