Month: November 2013

Today was a very productive meeting with lots of good ideas floating around. Some people were struggling with the winter and dark mornings and dealing with a lack of energy at this time of the year. It can also be a real challenge for people to get out of bed and to function. Listening to other people’s experiences of this issue helped people to realise that they were not alone and can get through this hard time.

We reflected on the wonderful gifts we have received from people whether it be a physical gift or a metaphorical one. Some people felt the best gifts they received where unconditional love from friends/family/pets or a physical gift that a lot of thought had been put into.

We looked at what we could put in a report on the event we held 2 weeks ago. A lot of people came up with good ideas, with a lot focussing on the myths of suicide.

Finally we discussed how more we can promote the group and the cost of it.

We wanted today’s meeting to be a relaxed fun group where we could reflect on the success of last weeks event. It seemed important to have this type of meeting as the group has been very busy for the last few months preparing for the event and producing publicity materials to raise awareness of the group. It was very nice today to have a new member come to the group today who was made to feel welcomed. We totally understand how daunting it can be going to a group for the first time, but once people attend they are supported by others group members who can relate to these feelings having been there themself. Group members discussed how happy they were with last weeks event and how touched they were with the support they received and the good feeling felt within the room. Some group members commented on it was a bit of a challenge speaking to a group, but the reality of it was that everyone who talked did so brilliantly, inspiring and sending out a heartfelt message to others.