Episode #17: Support Groups: Are you looking for solutions or people to commiserate with? You can find both!Episode #17: Support Groups: Are you looking for solutions or people to commiserate with? You can find both!
The High Cost of Anonymity Podcast: Exploring the Cost of Keeping Your Life Experience to Yourself
Preston Moore discusses the power of support groups in finding solutions rather than just commiserating.
5:47•18 Jul 2019
Support Groups: Finding Solutions Beyond Commiseration
“It is extremely important to have people around you that you know and trust, that have experience and that can help you get down to the root cause. These are people that what I call the healing committee, the people that can help you get down to business, not the commiserating committee.”
Ever felt like you're just venting but not really solving anything? This episode of 'The High Cost of Anonymity' dives into the transformative power of support groups. Hosts Preston Moore and K Preston Moore share their personal experiences, highlighting how these groups have been crucial in their lives. They discuss the difference between finding real solutions and simply commiserating with friends.
Preston talks about his 'commiseration committee'—the friends he turns to when he just wants to hear he's right—and contrasts it with the people who help him tackle the root causes of his problems. The hosts emphasize the importance of therapy and counseling, and how sharing your story can be a superpower that breaks down stigma and fosters genuine connections.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a supportive network that goes beyond just agreeing with you, and instead, helps you grow and heal.
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