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Nan Ibarra
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Support Group Leader
Family & Friends of
those with Mental Illness
Saddleback Church
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With mental illness, the fight never ends. The fight always changes.
Sometimes we are required to be forceful and demonstrative in getting the proper care for our loved ones, who sometimes do not even know what they need. Sometimes we have to be quiet and listen and take a more passive, but attentive role in their lives.
It is a constant balancing act that can be thrown off at a moments notice. I believe it is impossible to maintain this required vigilance if we do not take good care of ourselves and consistently check in on our own well being. Obviously, God believes we are capable of this role we have been given and He will sustain us in that role, but we must ask and act.
Attending a support group is one form of action. We need each other. I know the reason why I lead this group is for selfish reasons. I need the support to get up and carry on. Honestly, sometimes I think why bother? Does this do anything to make things different? My answer seems to be "yes, even if in a very small way". If only one person that attends the group feels a little bit lighter in their journey, that is worth it in God's economy.
So, with that being realized, we will be in room 310 every other Monday with a fresh box of tissue and a listening ear. Following the example of Jesus who took a few fish and some bread chunks and fed 5,000. Nothing is impossible...
The group meets on alternating Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in room 310. To view the next scheduled meetings click here.
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Saddleback Church Support Group
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