What we’re about
This is a social support group for people who have intentionally ended relationships with their family members due to toxic, abusive, or otherwise unhealthy family dynamics. This may also be described as "estrangement" or "going No-Contact."
This is NOT a therapy group or replacement for therapy. In fact, you should have already received licensed therapeutic support if you want to join this group. Our goal is to be the next step in the road to healing: building a new community. We will not be discussing our specific struggles; we will be gathering to share successes and coping strategies but more importantly, engaging in light, social activites in a comfortable space.
In order to maintain a comfortable and nuturing environment for our group, we have the following rules:
-This group is restricted to people who have stopped contact with some or all of their close family members. If you do not fit this criteria, you will be removed from this group.
-Professional networking, sales, MLMs, religious solicitation, or otherwise inappropriate activity at this group is strictly prohibited. You will be removed from the group and reported to MeetUp.
-Guests are not permitted.
-All genders, 2SLGBTQ+, races, ethnicities are welcome and supported in this group.
-You must RSVP to attend. To avoid "Vancouver Flake Syndrome," people who RSVP to attend and do not show up will be removed from the group.
-This group is for friendships only; anyone who joins this group to date or become romantically involved with other members will be removed from the group and reported to MeetUp.
-Please practise healthy boundaries in this group - no trauma dumping or oversharing please. Take your time getting to know people. Safety first.
-By attending this group you agree to be validating, supportive, empathetic and kind to every member at all times.
-This group has no political, financial, religious/spiritual or professional affiliations. The organizers are also estranged and looking to build a community. We are members of the public who are volunteering our time and our only goal is to build a safe and healthy community for its members.
-By joining this group, you agree that the organizers are not liable for any injury, harm, or dissatisfaction that may be experienced as a result of participating in this group's activities.