Families: upsides and downsides

Families can be both a source of great strength and a challenge. On the positive side, they often provide love, support, and a sense of belonging that helps people feel grounded. Families can share responsibilities, celebrate achievements together, and create lasting memories through traditions and shared experiences. They can also offer guidance, security, and practical help in times of need.

On the downside, families are not always harmonious. Conflicts can arise from differing values, expectations, or lifestyles. Close ties may also lead to pressure, a lack of privacy, or difficulty in pursuing independence. In some cases, unresolved tensions or patterns of behaviour can cause ongoing strain.

In this meetup, you are invited to explore how individuals balance the benefits of connection with the need for personal space, and how families can adapt to support both closeness and independence.

You must register and be on the “Attendees - Going” list to attend.
Minimum spend of $10 at the cafe on food and/or drink. This enables us to have free use of their private room.

We meet UPSTAIRS at the Little Turkish Cafe.

Please arrive early to order food and/or drink before you join us. Several people arrive early and eat downstairs before the Meetup. You are welcome to join us.

Bring $1 to cover Meetup costs.

RSVP POLICY:

RSVPs and cancellations will be accepted up until 6 hours before the start of the meetup so that people who feel unwell on the day have time to change their RSVP and allow someone else to attend.

Being registered to attend and not attending OR cancelling your attendance after 12:30pm on Tuesday will be considered a 'No Show'.
Members with two 'No Shows' will be banned from attending further D&M Meetups.

This RSVP policy has become necessary due to the high number of last minute withdrawals and non-attendance. This unfairly causes people on the Waiting List to miss out. Thanks for your cooperation.