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Old Apr 05, 2013, 04:44 PM
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I have to go to my support group tommorow after 2 womman were meanr to me at the grroup. Mt T said to try it one more time but if you come away feeling worse it is not a support grouup. Just need courage to face these two.
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Old Apr 05, 2013, 04:46 PM
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Is there a person there that is in charge and leads this group ?
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Old Apr 05, 2013, 04:48 PM
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Is there a person there that is in charge and leads this group ?
no we lead ourselves
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Old Apr 05, 2013, 05:04 PM
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I would try it one more time and if it still isn't good, I would look for a new support group.

I might even bring up at the group how I felt at the last meeting. Saying something like "Member A and Member B did/said LMNOP and it made me feel XYZ, I don't know if I misuderstood or what, but could I get some feedback from Member A/B about it?"

Or talk to each member that upset me privately to let them know how I felt, etc.

Maybe the people didn't even realize how they came across?

I understand if talking to them or the group about it is too confrontational for you.

Hope support group meetings go better for you in the future!
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Old Apr 05, 2013, 05:17 PM
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Personally I would not go to a self lead support group. Too many things can happen and it wind up being a train wreck.

Good luck and stay safe physically and mentally.
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Go to it but if you start feeling crappy just leave. I'm sorry it's not working out.
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