The sympathy and affection that self-help groups give each other is often the only source of help that keeps many a weary soul from giving up. Every Monday, a list of dozens of support groups appears in our local paper. Table I lists some of the groups.
| Table I: Support Groups | |
| Mended Hearts, Inc. | Smokers Anonymous |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Food Addicts Anonymous |
| Bereavement Support Group | People Who Love Too Much |
| Compassionate Friends | Narcotics Anonymous |
| Emotions Anonymous | Family, Friends, and Lovers (AIDS) |
| Women Who Love Too Much | Take Off Pounds Sensibly |
| Arthritis Foundation | Co-Dependents in Relationships |
| Living with Breast Cancer | Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| Caregivers Support Group | Rebuilders (divorced and separated) |
| Overeaters Anonymous | Children with Learning Disabilities |
| Coping with Cancer | Alliance for the Mentally Ill |
| Miscarriage Support Group | Hospice Bereavement Support Group |
| Alzheimer’s Support Group | Impaired Nurses Support Group |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | Support Group for Interfaith Couples |
| Nursing Home Support Group | C.A.R.P. Parent Support Group (families affected by drug and alcohol abuse) |
A pleasing sense of belonging and approval comes as a part of a cooperative effort, such as playing on a team, sharing a work project, sensing the appreciative response of others in the use of your talents.
And what can be more satisfying than for a young man and a young lady to meet and experience an irresistible attraction toward each other that deepens into a satisfying relationship? Finally these two, usually opposites, gradually blend their lives into a partnership.
There is just something special and satisfying about a deepening friendship between two people, male or female, which contains the unmistakable comfort of heart-to-heart talks. Teaching, learning, and serving also give you a sense of accomplishment that is deeply satisfying.