Posted by Minnie-Haha on April 26, 2005, at 21:39:57 [reposted on April 27, 2005, at 9:57:23 | original URL]
In reply to Inclusive not exclusive, posted by Wee Willy on April 26, 2005, at 20:51:02
> Men and women share so much more with mental disorder than differences, I find it sad the some feel a need to discriminate because of gender. No two people have exactly the same experience with this suffering. So many of us are searching for information on ways to be able to survive with our conditions. Anything that impedes the ability for possible life saving ideas to be shared, is hard to see as positive. This exclusiveness is so common in humanity. You would think we all that struggle to overcome these similar disorders would come together instead of splitting off to our own subgroups. Just my two cents. Best wishes.
I (and I imagine others as well) plan to continue using some of the Psycho-Babble boards just as long as I am welcome. Certainly this board (about our struggles and successes in finding the right treatment). But sometimes I want the company of other women *just for socializing* -- especially if I want to talk about *girlie* things like fashion and makeup or hairstyles, or delicate or potentially embarassing "female things," if you get my drift. I don't mean to stereotype, but it's kind of like men wanting to go out for a beer with the boys.
Besides, this is just a test. If not enough women seem interested, the women's group will simply die.
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