I'm a firm believer in the value of self-help groups as an excellent source of support, advice, strength and hope for almost any problem that may be bothering you. The success of Alcoholics Anonymous in the 1930's has resulted in the formation of many other types of support groups, including many in the Atlanta area that can be viewed by clicking here.Gaining experience, strength and hope from ot
The other night we had one of those "Bad Night" at home, when from being a good afternoon, something happened and that something changed the dynamics of the night.I almost blogged about it that night, but I knew I should not (and I'm glad I didn't). You see, had I posted that situation right away, I would have opened up "our family" to a lot of misunderstanding and misconception. In order to lessen those "misunderstanding, misconception or wrong perception", I would have to explain and give you (my dear reader and friends) the background of if all. But I was upset at that time, and I really didn't have the energy to type up a background story to vent. I needed to vent, I needed support, at that very moment.And so I posted at Schwablearning Parent To Parent Message Board. I have been a member of that board for more than 3 years and so I have already developed "cyber friendships" there. It's a board for parents raising kids with Learning Disabilities, and so many of the parents t
I know it sounds like common sense, and yet not many of us realize the importance of a support group especially pertaining to a specific "circumstance" we're in in our lives right now.When I first discovered that my son has dyslexia, I was at a loss. I poured myself into researching about it to find out how to help my kid. While combing the internet for information, I stumbled upon a message board at Schwablearning.com. At first I just lurked. But it didn't take long for me to start posting and actively participating. From there I have developed a support group that made me a better advocate for my son.There are a vast array of support groups out there that can help you and I in our needs. Some that comea to mind are: Recovery Groups (Substance Abuse, Pornography, etc.), Grieving, Weight Issues, Divorce Recovery, and others like Homeschoolers, Moms of Preschools,Marriage, etc..etc...The "Parent To Parent Message Board" at Schwab worked for me. If you're in a specific situation r
Trauma to the mind is an interesting thing to observe. Moreover, when many people with trauma on the mind get together, you get the MAMA Board. For those who are not aware of what this is. It is a piddly little board in the middle of nowhere which is the centre of the media's attention and one that causes a great deal of doctors distress. I can accept valid criticisms of doctors but the criticisms on this board seem to be erratic, without merit and a complete mess. This is the first impression in the last few hours. Professor Southall has specifically been given a railroading. The problem with people who have suffered ( justified or not) is that they assume that the world revolves around them. They also have no consideration as to who they hurt or who whether their concerns are justified. I believe the Henshalls are a classic case to consider. People who sought my support at a Disability Meeting once sometime ago but then refused to answer a single email. Apparently, my agenda runs di
