PC support group IRL

Ok, maybe I'm nuts for thinking this, but how cool would it be for PC members who live in close proximity to each other to start support groups where we could come together and talk about life issues? Many of us don't have family or friends or whatever and this would give people the opportunity to meet other members and make friends IRL that truely understand what it's like to walk a mile in our shoes. So is this a good idea or a stupid one? How many would participate?

Ry

I think it's a wonderful idea and you can count on me to participate!

Ry? This isn't RL?? You have impacted my life as much, if not more, had I met you face to face! Some of us like to call "RL" - 3D.

Oh fine you big goofy arse!!! You know what I mean. I just thought it would be something cool to do like once a month or so. For those of us (like me) who have difficulties in social situations it could be very helpful. Hell, it could be helpful all around. Anyway, it was just a thought. BTW Tomi, you've more than impacted my life as well. I'd say you used a 20 HP jack hammer.

Ry

i higly recommend PC members getting together in RL.....i went to Austin last November and met up with Shar.....at Central Market in the coffee shop.......we had more fun than you can imagine.....i'm moving to Austin ASAP and she and i are going to teach line-dancing to short people. xoxox pat

Ya know, Detroit is only an hour tops for me, Ry Man.

I would love to have the opportunity to meet you IRL and give you the huge hugs I'm always sending ya!

Much Love,
Jenn

See guys, that's what I'm talking about. Jenn, there's someone else here that's in Utica which is the next town over. And you're actually about 1/2 hour from me Jenn. I live a decent bit north of Detroit.

Ry

I live just north of Clarkston, in a wee little village called Holly (ya know, Renaissance Festival-ville? LOL)

I'm all about it, cuz you can NEVER have too many friends.

Jenn

I'm all for an IRL meeting. Ry, that is a WONDERFUL idea.

Dolfin, you live near a Ren Faire? Do you ever go? I go to ours in Bristol every year. What fun to dress up in costume and yell "Arrrrr me hearties" and no one thinks you're nuts.

dressing up and yelling 'aarrrrrrrrr hearties" is about one step over from Texas line-dancing for short people!

Jenn... Holly is about 1/2 hour from me. I know right where it is. Maybe you and I could get everyone fromt he Detroit/Flint area together.

Ry

I would so be up for that, but I think I'm correct when I say - I'm the ONLY person here from Scotland. So it may be abit difficult lol.

Oh my gosh Ryan, I think that is a excellent idea. In fact I was going to bring this up the other day but then lost my nerve because I thought there would be a lot of "trust" and comfort-level issues because we all have emtional problems and such. I'm shy and awkward the first time around new people but I for one would love to meet people here in person.

I have heard stories on TV where people who were afflicted with various disorders have gotten togther like once a year for a reunion. Perhaps we could all do this. Not sure how the travel and other expenses would work out but I'm thinking maybe those who had more might be able to help those who had less or maybe some carpooling or something (I'm not sure at the moment). Great idea though for sure!!.

Whoops forgot to mention I live in Ocala FL and the only transportation is my roommate/friend's car which we jointly own. I'd have to take a bus I guess which would be "new and scary" to me...ahhh

I also think it's a great idea! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help...

Tell us all where you live so we can meet there.

HAHAHAHAHAHA - Just kidding

i have been teasing you guys.......but i'm serious about this...meeting Shar was one of the nicest things i've ever done for myself...i really hope you can pull this off. i think i'm going to meet _zh in may.....keep your fingers crossed....

That is great Pat - I think it would be nice to meet people that are on this board.

Well, how bout I start this... I live in Shelby Township, MI. I know Dolfin lives near me. Who else?

Ry

I can just see it now. I work myself up into a frenzy about the big "reunion" and then at the last moment I chicken out. Blah!:-). Anyone here in Florida?. It's nice and sunny down here but I don't live near the beach so there's lot's of pollen ::Achooo!!::

GG, I'm shy and awkward around new people too, except for people that I already have some rapport with, like internet friends.

We're all "friends" here already, so it's less nerve rattling to meet face to face.

I actually think it would do some of us a world of good, because even though we're accepted in our "virtual" personas a lot of us (me included) need the validation in the real world that we're worthwhile.

Does that make any sense?

of course it does. Shar sees me as a warrior woman and i see her as a woman with cleavage and stillettos.....it is a very fun and nice thing to do.....you already know all the ****y stuff..that's out of the way so you just visit and laugh and share.........

wi_fighter - Your right. It would be a truly exhilarating experience to get out, meet each other and maybe have a big party or something. Sure, some of us would probably be a bundle of nerves as we were'nt quite sure what to expect or how we would handle ourselves. Some of us with deeper issues might even panic a bit but once everyone was talking and mingling and settled down, I think it would be awesome. Still not sure how travel/schedule/finance arrangements would be worked out among various people though. As for myself, I'm living from hand to mouth with no transportation at the moment (except my roommate's) but I'm not dirt poor or anything - the economy and dot com bubble thing pretty much did me in because I used to pull in a lot of money. Anyway, I guess I'm rambling now...

I'M IN!!!!!!!

Jenn

Sweet Jenn. Who else lives in MI?

You guys are in the right-hand mitten. I'm in the left.

I have dayzee, but she's indisposed at the moment.

Uh, nevermind. We're both left-hand mittens. I'm in the left, left-hand mitten.

Anyone else here live in Florida?.