RiverX, I think it's wonderful that you are wanting to get a group together-- for more understanding and healing. You must have great self-insight-- which is a big plus!(IMO-in my opinion))

I'm sorry though, I don't think I have the awareness that you do. Perhaps my mental struggle is more deeply embedded?.... the way I think/feel is all I've known my whole life.... been in therapy where the T. has "put a mirror" in front of me-- and I've been speechless! didn't see myself that way... I find it exhausting -- (trying to see into myself and understand how/why I am) like learning a new language when an adult....

I often don't see it myself-- have to be shown by someone.

I also have not ever done well in groups..... I'm the one in the back, in the corner, that doens't say ONE word... and then a few times later... since I was "invisibly" there- I just really do disappear-- and quit going. I get so worried what others think of me, I'm sure they wish I wasn't in the group, if they even noticed I was there in the first place......

I hope you won't feel like you're "outside looking in"....(that's an awful feeling that I know all too well) I think your idea is a great one for those that have good self-insight.

RiverX-- good luck to you!

mandy