Support Groups
 

Don't forget to check the Thursday Recreation News in the Daily Sun. But, there's one in particular I'd like to mention: called "Airheads" essentially because most members are hooked up to oxygen most of the time. There are others who have breathing difficulties, of one sort or another. Airheads meet the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 10am, Classroom #1, second floor, of the Clinic Laboratories building. On the east side of 27/441, across from the Sharon Morse building and the hospital. A great group.

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Are there any support groups for individuals who are divorced? If so, please adivse a contact phone number or any information you have reagarding when and where they meet. Thank you.

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DITTO cujoforever, I've wondered why I haven't seen one. I think it's an example of The Villages' preference for couples.

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PJ,

I could not agree with you more. At least I know I am not the alone in my thinking. Thanks for the response. Cujoforever

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I line in the Village 0f Summerhill and they have Summerhill singles group...there is also Sumter Singles..think they evev have a website.

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I couldn't agree more. I have been here well over a year and I've just about had it.
If you are single and don't play golf, you've had it. Let me know if you come up with any solutions.
I went to a few Sumter Singles meetings - first thing they did was form a golf group!

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in addition to several singles social groups there is a singles travel club and a singles sports activities club(not just golf).check thursday's rec paper for schedules.

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I know there is a divorce support group as my neighbor goes to it. It is centered around the book "Boundries" which as become his bible of sorts after being married for 46 years and having his wife leave. The support group is through I believe St. Timothy's church. When I see him later today I will find out for sure where it is and when it starts up again.

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:bigthumbsup:

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There's an article today in The Villages Daily Sun about an event at the Villages Polo Club held by the "Airheads". It is another parade in TV. This one is on February 27, 2008. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. with the parade at 11:00 a.m.

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Thanks, Tal, for reinforcing my earlier post about the Airheads. The event is close to my heart, and you will see me there virtually all day! Hope everybody will come!
SWR

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You are welcome. There was a woman with these kind of problems who was a regular along with her cocker spaniel Scarlett at the Doggie Doo Run Run (DDRR) who passed a few weeks ago and there are other people at the DDRR with these kind of medical problems. Just saying that I have met other people here in TV with these concerns. Good to meet you at the last TOTV luncheon, swrinfla.

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Airhead parade alert. :bigthumbsup: https://www.talkofthevillages.com/sm....html#msg37688

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Airhead parade is tomorrow at the Villages Polo Club-- Gates open at 10:00 a.m. with the parade at 11:00 a.m.

What to do with a difficult mother?
 

My mother lives with my husband and I in a Patio Villa. So it's a small area. She has ALWAYS berated me in front of my children. I can't even have private time with my grandchildren because she injects herself in everything. My husband and I try to enjoy some of the activities here in TV. Then she tells people/relatives that I lock her in her bedroom. I'm at my wits end. I seem to cry all the time. She has taken all my self-worth from me, years ago. Can anyone offer me help! Somewhere, anywhere for help. She's on Medicare, I'm thinking at this point a 'Home' for her. I have tried talking to her, only she won't listen. :sad:

BJ:

I sympathize no end. Unfortunately, I don't have any particular help for you, except to strongly suggest that you find tomorrow's (that is, Thu 10/2/08) Recreation News out of the Daily Sun and look for news of support group meetings. If nothing seems right in tomorrow's list, check each Thursday's paper as some meetings may be listed only the week before they actually meet! I have found a couple of support groups to help me with my medical afflictions, groups which are wonderful sources of support - and fun, too!

I wish you well, as I know other TOTVers will, too!

:)

SWR

Thank you for your support.

BJ,

I would say that it is time to focus on you! I agree with swrinfla....get out the rec guide...pic some things to do and just show up....do what makes you happy...as long as mom is safe at home...leave her there...if not...then get those kids and family involved. If you don't want to do any of the activities listed....go for a walk....just walk until you gt your frustration out...go to the LifelongLearning College...learn something new....take up an old hobby and create a new one....

Have the family spend time with her while you are out! You can start looking for a new place for her to live...but it is difficult to do when someone is not willing to go or doesn't have the funds.

Is your husband willing to have a conversation with her...let her know it is unacceptable to speak to you in that manor....as it doesn't sound like you would be able to that on your own...

Also start practicing one liners when you are in the shower or in the mirror...by yourself....
if Mom says something negative....say "Thanks for your opinion Mom...but I don't need it right now"....or simply say " I am sorry YOU feel that way Mom..." say it everytime....
This way you are not validating what she says about YOU....you are simply putting it right back on her!


Your mother will not be here forever...and you want to be able to enjoy the time she is here...without wanting to kill her in the meantime....I honestly commend you for having her stay with you....this is very hard to do without emotional and physical support. There are some wonderful places for her to live....and you to visit....

You have to take care of yourself....physically and emotionally in order to care for anyone else....

Hang in there...reach out to us here at TOTV....come chat with us at night....sometimes it just helps to have a few crazy friends to talk to!! Lord knows we all need friends!!


Anway we are hear if you need us....keep us posted....

Thank you cassie
 

You have given me alot to think about, I thank you for that. I've already started doing some of what you have suggested. Also I got out the RecNews that was suggested earlier.