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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. In a support group, members provide each other with various types of help, usually nonprofessional and nonmaterial, for a particular shared, usually burdensome, characteristic. The help may take the form of providing and evaluating relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to and accepting others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also work to inform the public or engage in advocacy. HistoryFormal support groups may appear to be a modern phenomenon, but they supplement traditional fraternal organizations such as Freemasonry in some respects, and may build on certain supportive functions (formerly) carried out in (extended) families. Other types of groups formed to support causes, including causes outside of themselves, are more often called interest groups, advocacy groups, lobby groups, pressure groups or promotional groups. Trade unions and many environmental groups, for example, are interest groups. The term support group in this article refers to peer-to-peer support. Maintaining contactSupport groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Traditionally, groups have met in person in sizes that allowed conversational interaction. Support groups also maintain contact through printed newsletters, telephone chains, internet forums, and mailing lists. Some support groups are exclusively online (see below). Membership in some support groups is formally controlled, with admission requirements and membership fees. Other groups are "open" and allow anyone to attend an advertised meeting, for example, or to participate in an online forum. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Support groups or books on being the child of a gay father? Q. I just found out my dad is gay. I'm looking for online support groups or books for those like me. It's not something I can talk to my mates about, plus I'd like to chat with others who are dealing with the same thing. Any ideas? Asked by *Olivia*Willoughby* - Mon Nov 24 00:34:43 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. Try emptyclosets.com It is a community based site with discussion boards. Teens from all over the world. I am sure there are some there who have been where you are now. If not I am sure they would be able to help you find information. Answered by Antdak - Mon Nov 24 00:53:01 2008 Is there any online support groups for suicidal people? Q. Hi there. I really need someone to talk to and I don't have anyone around me that I can do that with. I have looked online but can only find support groups for after suicide. Does anyone know if there's any support groups for suicidal people? Thanks so much Asked by alysseq_86 - Mon Apr 21 17:43:22 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. i know it's just the hotline website, but it's important that you talk to someone and get it out-call them... If you're depressed and don't know why, you should talk to a doctor. And anyone who will listen. If you're going through something difficult or have been through something traumatic recently, try to find support groups or chat rooms that deal with the same sort of thing. Or just find a chat room and ignore anyone who is rude and try to find someone to talk to. if that's what makes you feel better. please don't hurt yourself. i personally had 3 people close to me commit suicide in one year, and it's devastating. You are loved, i'm sure of it. Answered by boo_bug007 - Mon Apr 21 18:11:41 2008 Are there any online support groups or forums for people who wish to become raw foodists?
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