A3: I hope to rebuild the #AYACSM community here. We used to have really active chats and I hope that if everyone who takes part can tell others who may be interested about it, then maybe through snowballing we could build it to better than ever before!!!

Always. 🤣

This is true and how to reach different members of our community. Finding spaces that "feel safe" and also have good engagement! #AYACSM

It definitely is. And some of us (me) are not comfortable on camera. #AYACSM

A2. Did we get ahead of ourselves again? The biggest challenge is figuring out what #SocialMedia platform our community is on. #AYACSM

It really is. I feel like the next gen of AYAs might be on TikTok as preference seems to have shifted to short videos instead of short written messages. But I haven't done the research. #AYACSM

I low key miss those days. #AYACSM

This is true! It has always been really important for us to go to where our community is! These days, it is harder to find our community members than back when there were just 2/3 social media platforms #AYACSM

That is so kind of you. Thank you. #AYACSM

A1. I've been MIA on social media for the last year. In the past, I would say connecting with our community because social media is often the heartbeat of those we serve. #AYACSM

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Yeah, 2025 was kind of rough. #AYACSM

Started my masters in Sep -3 days after finishing undergrad. Left SLC on Dec 31. Also got divorced. So that's why I've been MIA lately lol. But glad to be back with my community. #AYACSM

It's nice to see you too! Glad you could join us tonight. #AYACSM

Emily K. Drake
#Halifax, #NovaScotia
#AYACSM co-founder and #AYACancer researcher
Assistant Professor @mountallison.bsky.social
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Hi everyone. I'm Chris and I was dx'd in 2008. Founder of Concierge for Hope - an AYA nonprofit. Currently living in Philly and working on my master's in nonprofit management. #AYACSM