Women's & Non-Binary Group: Power & Perseverance in the Face of Narcissism

*THIS EVENT IS FOR ESTABLISHED MEMBERS ONLY. YOU MUST HAVE ATTENDED A FIRST-TIMERS MEETING PRIOR TO SIGNING UP FOR THIS GROUP.*
Welcome to the women's and those who are non-binary Narcissistic Abuse Support Group. This meeting is for ESTABLISHED MEMBERS, focusing specifically on Women's issues and any other topic while promoting openness, sisterhood, and empowerment. It is a safe, cozy space for those who identify as female or non-binary to share more intimately about having survived any kind of abusive relationship with a narcissist - romanic, platonic, familial, etc - or are currently in one and in need of support. The cycle of abuse from the love-bombing to the trauma bond to the devaluation to the discard is never-ending and makes you feel alone. Please come and share your experience, this is a supportive place to vent and talk.

LINKS WILL BE SENT OUT A FEW HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING STARTS VIA THE E_MAIL YOU SIGNED UP TO MEETUP WITH AND IN YOUR MEETUP PRIVATE MESSAGES

*If this is your first time here, please sign up for a first timers group. We do this to ensure the safety of our members, and our hosts as this is a very personal subject. We also do this to ensure all new members will get a chance to share and introduce themselves as meetings usually fill up with large wait lists, this is a way for us to properly meet each of you. Instructions are posted in the First Timers events and we appreciate your cooperation in advance!*

Please take the time to review just a couple things before joining:

1. I am not a mental health counselor, licensed counselor, doctor, or coordinator. I am simply someone who has had a similar experience to the people who meet in these groups. No advice or suggestions in here are to be taken as medical advice. Please see your physician before changing any medication routines, or before making any large life changing decisions. You may discuss coping mechanisms you have learned in a therapy group, or discuss medications that work for you, but be advised this is NOT medical advice, nor is anything in this group intended to be used for the purpose of a diagnosis or for treatment purposes. Please consult a physician or a mental health counselor, this group is not a therapy group, it is a support group. If you are in dire need of help, suicidal, or in an unsafe situation, please contact your local police or helpline ASAP.
2. I am not an attorney. Nothing said or discussed by me, or anyone else in this group is to be construed as legal advice. We may guide you towards helpful legal resources, but we are in NO way, shape, or form, giving you legal advice. Do not take any advice pertaining to law enforcement, courts, any sort of restraining order, attorney references, legal resources, suggestions, etc. as true legal advice. It is simply a suggestion for you to have for your own personal use to make your own personal judgment as what is best for you and your situation.
3. Please remember that not everyone’s experiences are your own. Every one deals with things in different ways, every one copes in different ways, every one reacts in different ways, and every one finds solutions in different ways. Be polite to your group mates, please.
4. NO SOLICITATION. We offer free resources from time to time. Members love posting informational videos regarding the topics discussed during our meetings and that is absolutely wonderful, we love sharing knowledge! BUT, do not come in here selling MLM products, classes, tools, therapy groups, medication, pamphlets, booklets, or any sort of products UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY KERRIN. We do not take kindly to messaging other members trying to push beliefs or information.
5. There may be mentions of abuse.
6. We encourage everyone to chat and talk and make friends outside the group if you feel comfortable, we love making new friends and broadening our support group! Enjoy!

In-Meeting RULES

• NO contacting other members through the meeting chat or Meetup private messages without going through an organizer first to ask permission. Please contact an organizer immediately if you are contacted without consent, or generally made to feel uncomfortable by someone to an organizer.
• If you feel triggered, please mute your computer or briefly sign out. The organizer will let you back in no questions asked.
• Please RAISE HANDS and do not interrupt or talk over each other.
• Do not raise your voice at another member or the organizer.
• Do not bring up controversial topics unrelated to narcissism.
• Do not use slurs. The use of a slur or any prejudice towards a group of people will result in removal.
• Keep mentions of suicidal ideation and physical or sexual abuse general. Please avoid more graphic detail.
• Try to use "I" statements and give advice only when asked for such.