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Originally Posted by rcat
I have had to distance myself from those who were once close because they just didn't get it. Some of them even tried to be helpful but couldn't see that they were in fact doing the opposite. Some of them are family.
Some of those however that are the most supportive to me today weren't always. I asked my son once to come to my support group with me and my father attended a group for family and support persons. I believe both had enlightening experiences. My daughter seems to have difficulties.
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Thanks for this response.
A wonderful outcome for you. I hope I will someday be surprised in a similar way. But truth be told, on introspection, I realize that I have never found my family and friends to be too empathetic, unless it is happening in their own backyard, so I usually make sure I have an alternative support network in place. Somehow I let that alternative support network kind of fall away...and it wasn't there when I needed it. I'm talking about things like volunteer groups, spiritual groups, and special interest groups. Just goes to show how important it is too nourish these connections, especially if one is vulnerable to mental health issues. I am learning so much from this forum. You people are smart!
