If there's one thing I'm good at, it's research.
What? You thought I'd say something like, "juggle chainsaws"? Puh-lease. I'm awful at that.
So, it makes perfect sense, to me, that when we made the decision to divorce, I started to research. Within two days, I had a check list of what to do to survive and thrive before, during and after a divorce.
Do you want to know what's on the list?
A lot of things. Things that will provide blog fodder for months and months. Maybe even years.
Things like finding a divorce support group.
I went to Meetup.com first. Interestingly enough, there are three Wiccan groups, a mushroom hunting group, an herbal hiking group and a slackline group, but there are no divorce support groups in our area.
So I sent an interest email to the herbal hiking group. They apparently meet and discover wild herbs along local hiking trails.
It just occurred to me as I write this post that the "herbal" portion could mean something other than rosemary.
It also just occurred to me that the mushroom hunting group may not be looking for crimini.
Hm.
After a few more searches, I found a local divorce support group that meets at a church.
"Hey, Chad? I found a group that looks interesting."
Chad leaned over my shoulder and read. "Hmm...that looks like a good one. Do you want me to call my parents to see if they can watch the kids so we can check it out?"
"Um..."
"Wait. Is that weird? To go to the same meeting?"
"I think so. We should probably find our own."
"Makes sense."
Being the kind and generous person I am, I gave Chad that support group. After all, I found one online, a place where I'm more than comfortable. And they're awesome.
25 comments:
Mushrooms and herbs... so CA it hurts.
Good for you.
We are all here if you need us. But if you need more? Find that group.
I'm talking about the 'shrooms and the herb people, that is!
xoxoxo
I think you should definitely go mushroom hunting. I'm fascinated - and you'd probably get some much needed laughs out of it.
is it wrong that I'm crying about YOUR divorce. Yes? Sorry. :(
we're here for you girlfriend (although I am not coming hiking, I'm not a nature girl. I'll be waiting at the lodge when you get back ;)
Don't you cry!! lol
HA! Laughs and perhaps a hallucination or two.
Thank you friend. xoxox
And Wicca! Don't forget Wicca!
I must admit I cried too! :-/ know I'm here if you need anything! xoxo!
Oh sweetie! You're not supposed to cry. You're supposed to see the ridiculousness. *hugs*
Those meetup groups are supposed to be pretty cool. I have friends who swear by them.
Oh pretty please, can we go research the mushroom hunting group together? Oh the fun FUN times we could have.
Oh wait, I think I had ecstasy in my system when I did shrooms last.
Did I really just type that. Oh yes I did.
Happy to offer support, if I can....except those cans of yours may take more shoulder than I ...I'll stop now.
I have nothing to say to this. My only response is to send you a big fat kiss.
MUAH
You are awesome.
I'm telling you! I'm really thinking the herbal hiking group could be a blast. :)
Mandy...I didn't know. I'm so sorry. I hate that you're having to search for support groups. I hope we can all be your support group, too. We do love you dearly, you know.
I wanna go on the herbal hiking group, pretty please!?! Oh, and yes I do think it is best you go to separate support groups, it is still strange that you're searching them out together...but that is why I love you!
I'm all out of wack lately! I've been crying over every commercial and tv show out there. Damn hormones!! :) I do wish you the best! :) hope to see you soon!
Wait. Is there something I missed? Some sort of announcement???
Mushroom hunting? What could be more interesting?
So sorry that you have to research this, especially since you are so sweet that you actually gave away your support group option to your husband. Could you be any nicer? Sending hugs.
Yup, I do the research thing too. And nope, can't juggle chainsaws either. Wow, look how much we have in common!! ;>
I say check out that herbal hiking group. At a minimum, even if they're hunting for truffles and not shrooms, there ought to be a giggle in there somewhere!
And yes, that online support can kind of rock.... :>
Of course, you are, sweetie. It's going to be okay. Bob Marley said so.
I'm seriously thinking it'd be a hoot. You wanna go with me?
Nah...I just didn't want him to have the fun of the mushroom hunting group. ;)
My online (and real life) support is amazing. Simply wonderful.
Mandy - I didn't realize just how far behind I was in reading your blog. I'm so sorry to hear you're getting a divorce, friend. Lots of love to you.
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