MG Coffee Was The "In" Place To Be
I don't know about the rest of you, but when I was heavier I usually felt "out of place".....that is, by virtue of being MO bordering on SMO, I didn't "belong" anywhere. It was a terribly lonely feeling. Even though I can see in the mirror that I am thinner, I still don't feel like a normal person most days yet (well, I have never been normal, but you know what I mean).
While I have benefitted from going to other WLS support group meetings, those experiences never left me feeling a little more whole like I have after both the MG coffee meetings I have attended. Perhaps it is the bond of common struggle, or the wonderful individuals who show up, or some combination thereof, but I feel so good when I am there that I don't want to leave.
I guess I should have heeded Darla's warm invitation to attend one of those meetings when I was still a pre-op or a newbie, but being a stubborn Norwegian/German (OK, and a man), I didn't have any idea back then how important it is to feel like you truly belong somewhere with people that have had similar experiences.
Anyhow, I just wanted tell all 24 of the other people who are at the meeting the past Saturday how much I appreciate being welcome at the "in" place to be as a now post-WLS person.
RP
While I have benefitted from going to other WLS support group meetings, those experiences never left me feeling a little more whole like I have after both the MG coffee meetings I have attended. Perhaps it is the bond of common struggle, or the wonderful individuals who show up, or some combination thereof, but I feel so good when I am there that I don't want to leave.
I guess I should have heeded Darla's warm invitation to attend one of those meetings when I was still a pre-op or a newbie, but being a stubborn Norwegian/German (OK, and a man), I didn't have any idea back then how important it is to feel like you truly belong somewhere with people that have had similar experiences.
Anyhow, I just wanted tell all 24 of the other people who are at the meeting the past Saturday how much I appreciate being welcome at the "in" place to be as a now post-WLS person.
RP
What a GREAT post RP!!! I could "feel" your joy!! Coffee's are amazing!!
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~Sandie~ 
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The nice thing Rick, is that you are one piece of a whole. You have become such a great addition to our group that we'd miss not having you!! So now you're stuck with us, hehe :)
Awwww..... RP, don't worry about the past, how could you have known how important a silly little coffee get-together would become to you? We're just glad you finally took that leap of faith, and even gladder (?) that you're happy you did it!
But if I may indulge myself for just one brief moment....
I TOLD YOU SO!!!
But if I may indulge myself for just one brief moment....
I TOLD YOU SO!!!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
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