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1st Support Group...Weekly Chats??
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So, my husband and I went to our first face-to-face support group last night. I am so glad that we finally did something "together" to actively move through this greiving process..however...it got me thinking...
I have always really loved being able to come on to DS and share my story, read others stories, and ask/answer the questions that are too hard to ask anyone else who hasn't been through what we have. I really enjoyed last night, and being able to have a reciprocal connection and conversation with the other group members. Something that one mom would say would prompt a response in me, and then my emotion would trigger a reaction in her and it was really wonderful. An immediate connection/bond was made between us. It really helped. So that got me thinking...what if we scheduled some sort of weekly "chat" session, where if you feel like it and/or are available we could create our own in the moment support "conversation". I know the few times that I have been able to "Chat" on here with one of my friends that I welcome those moments... What do you ladies think? Any takers? Posted on 11/04/09, 06:11 pm |
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I would do it. We had our support group meeting tonight (it's only once a month), and I always feel so much better after talking to other people who understand. Today was the first time I was able to show my pictures of Joel to someone and have them show me theirs and talk about it too. It was a tearful and wonderful experience, all at the same time. 
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That's an awesome idea! I'm in! I was always too Chicken to go to a real support group.. It's been 6 mnths and we are ttc do y'all think it's too late to go now? I don't want it to bring me back toooo much you know?
Maybe we could vote on a weekly topic for the chat?
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I would be in -I haven't had the courage to go to a face to face support group.I always enjoy chatting on here but often feel as if I am bothering people -like butting in to whatever they were doing
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I'd be into it. I haven't been 100% comfortable with my support group. I'm the only one who lost a baby so I feel like I don't belong.
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I would love that. I haven't been to my group in a month and a half - had surgery, got strep and then last night my son got a fever. I could really use the extra support.
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I'd be interested... I also go to a face-to-face support group, but there are only a few of us who attend and it's only once a month... I definitely turn to DS and all of you for much more support!
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Thanks for all the interest, ladies. I am checking into a service at chatzy.com that allows me to create a password protected virtual chat room. The way it works is that I would send an invitation weekly to everyone interested in participating. I could do that either by sending a message to those who have indicated that they would live to participate or I'd post a discussion with the link and password and then anyone interested in joining could "Come on over".
I love the idea of having a vote for a "topic of the week". Why don't we start coordinating for those interested, and maybe we can get started next week. Days/times available? I know for me the mid-mornings tend to be the hardest. My son is off to school, my husband is either at work or working out, and I just kind of float around with places to be but nothing really to do. Lets all use Eastern Time, just to stay on the same page and no confusion. Does anyone know how to create a "poll" on daily strength? Is there an option to do that?
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I'm with you Aprilwasher, the support group had people that lost there kids but kids that they got to know, so i feel out of place to.
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Its a great idea! I'm going Nov. 19th to my first face-to-face support group meeting. My mom and I are going together so hopefully it'll be easier. I can't promise I'll be able to chat every week but when I can it would be wonderful to chat with you guys.
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I'll participate - I have not had the nerve to go to the face to face support group that my hospital holds once a month. What a great idea!!
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