In person group meetings are essential

[MissesBrown]

Until three years ago, I lived in a city where weekly support groups met. To be able to say exactly how I had been feeling then to look around and notice most of the group smiling because they get you. By the time I left, I would be laughing. We all need to be understood, loved, and supported by each other. I would like to be able to set up something like that online, so we all could rely on each other. This needs more thought than my foggy brain can handle right now. Opinion, anyone? Ideas?

[Blueruth]

We should be able to get back to in person support groups depending on the risk level in your city. CDC is fine with closed rooms without masks. Of course there is no shame in wearing one but the majority of people in the room are probably vaccinated. Biden even gave colleagues hugs the other night.

[Shiante]

Hi MissesBrown, I think that's an excellent idea. I've often wanted to join a meeting or start an online one but I don't know if there should be a moderator who is not there for support, someone impartial who guides the group? I guess what we have already here is good but it would be great to be able to talk in real time and have a set time to get together with others.

Think you're right about groups being essential, sometimes i am so inside my own head and i withdraw from people who know me because i don't want to burden them with what i am going through. but a support group who are there for the right reasons can do wonders for shedding light when things seem dark.