Oakland Abuse Survivors Waiting List

“ Going thru a divorce now, after 16 years. She abused, I withdrew, to complete the puzzle of our chaotic time together. I never, ever want this to happen again. Can I ever hope to be healthy? ”

“ Walking beyond the hedgerow since 1999, I am true to our gods and ancestors. An Ásatrúar witch, I'm not "Wiccan" or "neopagan", just as I am not a "neoliberal"! An herbivore, I'm a progressive social democrat registered without party affiliation. ”

“ Interested in meeting up with artists, writers, photographers, altLifestylers, black/amber swans (don't worry if you don't know what that is), other Native Americans, linguaphiles, altSpiritual practicers http://www.myspace.com/Pikuni_Siksika_Girl ”

“ I've been dealing with PTSD, depression and related issues for years, and would love to meet others who are. ”

“ Looking for information and activities in many areas. ”

“ I would like to meet people with similar experiences so we can support each other. ”

“ I lost my mother to breast cancer in 1996, when I was 18. I thought I'd dealt with everything, but I guess that never really happens. I'd really like to meet women in my situation so that we can help each other. ”

“ Affected by bipolar disorder; I'm on psychiatric medication; I have a big problem with procrastination (although it's getting a little better). I'm interested in self-improvement - would like to have some new friends - I'm new to the Bay Area. ”

“ i want to meet others that are trying to overcome their afflictions and succeeding. ”

“ Support is CRUCIAL for eating disorder sufferers. Someone please start a local SF ED group. I have been trying to do this through craigslist.org and haven't had much luck. ”

“ Former programmer for a database based accounting system who is updating to newer and different programming and quality assurance technologies (read: going back to college?). ”

“ Hoping to connect with folks in the area who are in similar positions. Both my parents died, and I am in my late twenties. I don't know really anyone who understands what it's like to be on your own in this way and I want to make friends who do. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i work in an acute psych. unit and patients with above listed problems rarely have information about what is available in the community for support services. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to meet others with the same symptoms as me, and how they deal with them. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have suffered from depression most of my life and am moving to a New city by myself and don't know anyone or have a supprt system. I'm afraid ! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm tired of being depressed. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need people who understand me. Who will not judge me or harm me. Who support me and will care about what I have to say and who I am. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet people who've been through some of the same things I have. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am becoming increasingly more depressed and uninterested in doing much of anything. I feel the need to share with others and hear their stories. I want to get well and have a healthy and loving relationship. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would like to improve the quality of my life.as a transwomen it becomes difficult at times and having others help is quite necessary for living life . sincerely ms. melissa pehrson ”

“ I'd like to meet people who understand. Sick of the same old same old. Existential angt is an "interest", right...? so why not. ”