Hi Paige,
I just want to thank you for the awesome support group last night. The demeanor you have in leading the group is so helpful – you make everyone feel welcome and you validate each person’s contribution. What a wonderful group you have built.
After his first time visiting a week ago, “Tom” was practically euphoric about it when we left! He told me we would be coming to this group every week! I was SO happy to hear that he had felt supported and not alone in his struggles. Next to finding a great counselor for him, this was our biggest step forward in finding support in KC for his process and healing. (And, now I realize, for me too.)
He has been reticent about each step on this journey so it speaks Volumes that he immediately connected and wanted to come again……
I’ve been in many different kinds of groups over the years and you have a special gift. Not just because you are super positive – that’s awesome – but even if you have your days when you are not able to be so, there’s a genuineness, openness, and strength about you that makes people safe and at ease. It’s a gift that comes from battle scars…staying the course yourself and not giving up, which is just present in who you are and encourages others they can make it too.
Both you and Jim are so able to create a safe, encouraging, positive environment to share. Thank you, thank you.
Bless you for your help and kindness and your commitment to create this good place. Looking forward to more.
Warmly,
Jane