Face to Face Meetings/Groups

[seekingpeace]

Hi all!

I'm wondering if anyone knows whether there are face to face support groups/meetings for people dealing with the trauma of having family members with personality disorders.

Thanks in advance!

[Dyess]

Well since we have no idea where you are from it's hard to tell. I would Google your location and trauma groups. Then talk with the leader of the group about a specific situation.

[seekingpeace]

Yes! You're totally right. Forgot to include where I live.  Los Angeles, California.

[Dyess]

Have you tried to Google for information about groups? That's how I find out more about such things. But maybe there are some members from your area that can help out with that. Try the Katimorton.com site for a video, maybe about dealing with family members with MH issues. She's great, love her videos.

[Dyess]

Just Googled and found Los Angeles Dept. of Mental Health, you could call them and see if there are any groups around. Or maybe they can direct you to someone that can help. Hope this helps.

[I like vanilla]

In my region there seem to be meetup groups that act as support groups for a number of issues and challenges that people face. I don't know if there is one for people needing this support in your area.

If you google meetup (all one word) you will find the site* - on the meetup site there is a search bar at the top where you can put in keywords and set your location.

After that, if I were looking I would ask my T, the local mental health organization, or perhaps the local hospital.



*NB I don't put the actual url because one time I gave a url on a similar forum. Several months later the site got pirated (taken over) by a porno company. Although I explained to the moderators a) it was a valid site when I posted it; b) the porn was not part of the site (nor was it likely that the host wanted it there); c) I had no affiliation with the host site or the porn company; and d) I had not control over a site being pirated especially when I had no affiliation with either organization, I still got treated very rudely and meanly and was threatened with expulsion from the group  - very traumatizing - I ended up quitting the group. So now, I suggest the site and let people find it on their own. I forward the information in good faith and that the site will be working as it should be working if you choose to visit it. I checked before making this posting and the meetup site is fine at the time of posting. I also submit that I have NO control over or responsibility for the content of the site (I am not affiliated with meetup in any way shape or form, other than to use it to find and attend meetups). I especially have no say if it is pirated by another site.

[Dyess]

Good point, thanks.