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The issue with Support Groups is that I've discovered is the what I've termed the "Me Problem." People attend support groups for "me." Everyone. They are there for themselves, hence the term "support."
I'm not saying that's a bad thing either. I'm simply saying when you go to a group expecting to get "support" and everyone there is doing the same thing, you're not going to find it. It's like showing up to restaurant as the chef and all the guests are chefs. Everybody has a ton of recipes and ideas and things to cook up but nobody is providing the way to the kitchen, they're just supposed to hash it out amongst themselves and make the same mistakes over and over again.
And when the Master Chef comes in the dining room to offer advice? He's attacked for not being in the trenches.

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Hi Renee,I totally concur! When I was little and growing up my parents always taught us to put the other person first and be conscious of where they are at in every way. My biblical Faith teaches the same thing and I'm really thankful because I do ask the Lord to show me what I have to offer other people. That is how I approach connect and I hope and pray that I have been able to help encourage Inspire, support Etc the people here.

But you are so spot-on and I totally get it. Thanks for your input! It's a good reminder for all of us!

Hope you all are having some relief today and some blessings come your way, Sunny flower. 😊🙏🤗@jesfactsmon @lorirenee1.@jakedduck1.@artscaping. @artscaping @bustrbrwn22