Hey guys, I started this group up originally because I was hurting, confused and in a pretty bad spot emotionally and financially after a very lengthy and contentious divorce.
Life gives you lessons. Sometimes, it seems like an overwhelming number of them all at once. Luckily, I know a few people and was able to reach out to a few of them who wanted to help – not just me, but other guys in similar circumstances. There are a LOT of us out there. Sometimes we’re so focused on just surviving the day that we don’t have any energy for anything else. We don’t know who to turn to. We don’t know the questions to ask. We don’t know our rights. We simply don’t know.
The group took a few years off, but we’re bringing it back again – because there is such a strong need for it. This group is meant to be a community of men who have experienced or are experiencing divorce/separation, child custody issues, court issues etc. to come together to discuss and help support one another. I’m here to act as a facilitator and give you space to discuss and share and introduce you to people/groups/organizations here in the community who can help.
There will be some rules and guidelines for every meeting. I want this to be a positive space. Something that you can look forward to, even if it’s just to gain more information about the situation you’re in. Believe me, I get it. Things can be TOUGH. But being around negativity or making space for too much negativity can really drag a man down. We’ve all heard the term ‘Man Up’….the “throw some dirt on it, you’re fine” mentality. That doesn’t work. We hurt too. But this will be a space of positivity, not negativity. Yes, you’re going through an extremely difficult situation – but there are things to grasp onto that can be positive. We’re going to find those, and I aim to introduce you to people who are equipped to help get you through.
This is the Man Up Support Group.
~Mike
