Tag: positivity

  • Why I Can't Support Some Support Groups

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    Lorna Tedder
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    Support groups are supposed to help you out, right? Offer some help and emotional support from people who’ve “been there”? I’ve always been an advocate of them, particularly when they’re related to Scary Medical Stuff. I’m not so sure anymore. I’m feeling a lot less stable tonight than before I joined. I don’t think I…

  • Are You Suffering from NEWT BITES?

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    Lorna Tedder
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    Photo by jurvetson; creative commons license.   Seems this terrible little plague is everywhere.NEWT BITEs.   Ever heard of them? Even if you haven’t, you’ve probably experienced their unexpected sting.Sometimes they’re bigger NEWTs than other times, and can lay you up for a few days or even weeks before you “get better.” Most of the…