Narcissism Glossary
Gatherings of mutual help (support groups)
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง A support group is a solidarity gathering of people with similar wounds and experiences, trading coping information and emotional connection to help each other's recovery.
It replaces no professional treatment, and groups vary in how they run and the quality of their information.
It replaces no professional treatment, and groups vary in how they run and the quality of their information.
Often seen in situations like these
๐ฌ Experiences get shared, identities protected, in online forums and anonymous chats.
๐ค Regular in-person meetings put faces to the stories.
๐ค Regular in-person meetings put faces to the stories.
When this happens, try this
๐ก Before joining, check the privacy protections, who runs it and by what rules, the freedom to join and leave, and how dangerous advice gets filtered. If it feels uncomfortable or coercive, leaving is allowed.