I' like to, but my computer can't support the chat rooms. Besides, I'm not a really chatty person... very introverted. Not so's you can tell sometimes, though!
I'll be happy to join you there now if you like, but I'll be obliged to keep it to about 20 minutes as I have a research draft hanging over me! (Sigh.)
Speaking of writing, have you ever looked at my novel, found in Writing Club, called "The First Love of Alipang Havens"? It dramatizes many of the issues which come up in families and friendships.