Hello Nancy,

> -=> Quoting Jeff Smith to Nancy Backus on 06-24-18  06:33 <=-

> And that's the whole idea behind a support group... you are there with
> others with a similar situation, so no one needs to feel alone in
> dealing with it all... :)

Agreed. The ability to feel that you are not alone and that one is among 
others who have a bases of understanding one's feelings.

>> I think sometimes it is hard for people to come forward and
>> acknowledge what feelings they might have regarding being a dad and
>> what their situation might actually be. I know from personal
>> experience that guys sometimes are reluctant to admit a situation. I
>> know I have felt that way in the past regarding being a dad.

> While women do tend to be more vocal about such things, sometimes it's
> hard for us to open up to the deeper stuff, too, unless we really feel
> safe with the ones around us....  Support is a very good thing...  :)

Safe, security, and trust all play an important part. That is why we have a
rule that what is said in group stays in group. The subject of being a  dad
is not an uncommon topic in group. :-)

Jeff




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