# New to site! **URL:** \ **Category:** Greetings and Introductions\ **Created:** [January 2, 2017, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/new-to-site/9441 "2017-01-02T22:05:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nsa19](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e495f1/32.png) [@nsa19](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/nsa19)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2017, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/new-to-site/9441/1 "2017-01-02T22:05:33Z")
Hi my name is Nichole. I am a new member here, although I have visited many times in the past two years. I was diagnosed with chiari in Dec 2014, my life has totally changed. I had surgery in March of 2015 and I’m still dealing with chiari issues. As it seems to be something that will be long term, I decided to join this group to hopefully connect with others. My interests are animals-dogs, horses & rabbits top my list-, camping, kayaking, gardening, off roading and teaching. ---
**Author:** ![gabby\_jazzypants](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/gabby_jazzypants/32/2947_2.png) [@gabby\_jazzypants](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/gabby_jazzypants)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2017, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/new-to-site/9441/2 "2017-01-03T03:20:13Z")
Hi Nichole Welcome to the site. Sounds like you are familiar with what is available information-wise so hopefully you are able to make the connections that you are looking for and understand where you are at on the Chiari spectrum. Good luck with your health journey! ---
**Author:** ![Tazz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8491ac/32.png) [@Tazz](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Tazz)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2017, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/new-to-site/9441/3 "2017-01-10T03:08:09Z")
Wishing you all the best. Feel free to come and talk about your health issues because sometimes it’s good to vent.😁😁