In a message dated 10/24/00 4:50:38 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Attention: Debby Hurlbert. You asked for what we do at our Support Group meetings. Lately we have divided up into two totally separated groups. The caretakers in one and the Parkies in another. That we everyone can leet there guard down and say things they may not want to say with their partner within hearing distance. The can discuss things like guilt and needs etc. In our Parkies group we usually end up comparing notes on our meds. I suspect the caretakers are getting more out of the privatized meetings then our PWPs. Our group hasn't been very active politically, but I intend to try and get them fired up as and when appropriate. Sid Levin