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Looking to start a support group

I would like to start a support group for folks with depression & bipolar that would be sponsored by DBSA.

My name is Rebecca Lombardo and I have suffered with depression and bipolar for nearly 30 years. I have never found a group therapy situation, or any type of therapy where I felt comfortable or that was near my home. I currently live in Farmington Hills, so if I could get enough people to participate in a group therapy, I could start one. I am also an author, a blogger for the Huffington Post, and I have my own podcast with my husband. He will also take part in the meetings. Men and woman are invited. If you contact me at Paradoks1@aol.com I will speak with you about the details. Essentialy, it is sponsored by DBSA - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. I will be trained with them, and given the necessary tools, but please always remember I am NOT a medical professional. I am someone like you that has been through struggles in my life, including a suicide attempt in 2013. There is a rather large fee to get the group going, that is why I have to be sure that I will have enough people to participate. Please contact me ASAP if you are interested. Thank you for your time! I would like to get the group running before Christmas because I know the holidays are hard.

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