How can I feel a part of a chatroom that doesn't seem to welcome newcomers?

I have been coming to this site for about a month or so. I used to go to the chatroom often and I still go in for a bit once or twice a day. For the most part people will say hello and some will chat for a bit, but usually I end up feeling pretty much invisible. Its very difficult to feel comfortable in there because sometimes it can be very cliquey, like I'm on the outside of some big inside joke. I realize that many people who go there are post-op, longtime chatters and friends, but I wish more would remember what it is to be new and trying to fit into possibly the only place where we have hope of being accepted. Thanks for listening.

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