Beliefnet has collected and discussed nominees for its Top Support Group contest. More than one member has told them that these groups sustain them, give them life, and get them through rough days. They also help people celebrate their best days–nothing feels better than sharing a victory with a close friend, including a friend you’ve…

There were so many amazing stories written on the thread “Your Story,” so I’m just publishing some of the first ones written there. Likes these from Group Beyond Blue members Luthitarian, iLiberty, and Lapatosu. To read more Beyond Blue, go to www.beliefnet.com/beyondblue, and to get to Group Beyond Blue, a support group at Beliefnet Community,…

I’ve never attempted suicide. I’ve never been hospitalized. I go to work nearly every day and support a large family. I’ve taken my meds regularly for the past 17 years without fail. I don’t forget. I can’t forget. The cost would be too high. I got through high school as an overachiever. Started college at…

I’ve survived the normal issues in an American woman’s life in the 80’s and 90’s. Raising 6 kids through the teenage years, father remarries, mother’s medical crisis’, death of stepmom, car wrecks, job changes, alcohol abuse on my part, with resulting emotional and health problems to self and family….I finally get myself to a therapist,…

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