May/June 2006
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What is a Support Group?
1. A place to go for specialized information about your particular problem.
2. A group of special friends who are good listeners and care about you.
3. A group of other people like yourself who share a common problem or who are vitally interested in a particular issue or need.
4. A place where you can laugh at the ridiculous side of tragedy without being considered "odd" or "unfeeling."
5. A place to give and receive strength and understanding.
6. A place where members can be assured of confidentiality.
7. A gathering attended by people who share a common bond - the challenge of coping with a particularly difficult experience or ongoing situations.
SOURCE: Port Huron Ostomy Chapter, Marysville MI; Ostomy Assoc of the Houston Area, TX April 2006, via Inside Out On-line May/Jun 06
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