A little discouraged
Finding DS has been a comfort to me, enabling me to connect with others sharing similar issues. This journey has been a great one! I often think about the friends I've made when I first joined. Many of them are no longer here....and I wonder how they're doing, and coping with their lives. Since the early beginnings, I've made more friends of course, which is nice too. However, for me, the most important features on this site are those which address my "issues."
It's been a real pleasure participating in the support groups! The number one for me has been "Caring for Aging Parents" because my mom has Alzheimer's related dementia. Thankfully, she's doing ok for now, in spite of the progression of the illness. Other members of this group have supported me 100%, and I'm grateful. It's also rewarding whenever I reach out to help someone else in need. All it takes is a couple of minutes to brighten someone's day.
I'm also a member of 3 support groups dealing with domestic violence, since my life has been sadly impacted by it. The question is....where is everybody??? I often check these groups, but most of the time, they remain inactive. New members have become discouraged because many times they don't get feedback. This is so FRUSTRATING because I can relate to what these women are going through. Just knowing that someone cares makes all the difference. Hopefully, the pace will pick up soon, as I look forward to more participation.
But until that time....I may not spend as much time on here.
It's been a real pleasure participating in the support groups! The number one for me has been "Caring for Aging Parents" because my mom has Alzheimer's related dementia. Thankfully, she's doing ok for now, in spite of the progression of the illness. Other members of this group have supported me 100%, and I'm grateful. It's also rewarding whenever I reach out to help someone else in need. All it takes is a couple of minutes to brighten someone's day.
I'm also a member of 3 support groups dealing with domestic violence, since my life has been sadly impacted by it. The question is....where is everybody??? I often check these groups, but most of the time, they remain inactive. New members have become discouraged because many times they don't get feedback. This is so FRUSTRATING because I can relate to what these women are going through. Just knowing that someone cares makes all the difference. Hopefully, the pace will pick up soon, as I look forward to more participation.
But until that time....I may not spend as much time on here.
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