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Clara, Maybe your husband doesn't need a "support group" because he has a good one at home. But in case he thinks that he would like one maybe he should try a different group. Any group is only as good as its members and maybe that just wasn't the right mix for him. Happy Thanksgiving to all!!! Nancy Walker [log in to unmask] >Agree with you suggestion Donna K... about thinking twice before posting >about sensitive issues dealing with PK. Recall when spouse Gene attended his >first PK support meeting in 1989. Normally a talkative/outgoing type, he >was closed mouthed about it for a couple of days. Seems he didn't feel >he had found any kind of support. Instead, he found about 5 PK people >who sat griping about their spouses, caretakers, and complaining about just >everything else in general. Needless to say, he has not made a >return visit. > >This topic reminds also of the first time a cousin of my husband called >after learning Gene had been diagnosed with PK. The conversation started out >with the fellow sounding condescendingly concerned. Fortunately, for >him, my husband forgave his stupidity. By the time their conversation >ended, someone hopefully went away becoming a little better informed >about PK. Although, I believe, he was a bit disappointed to learn Gene >wasn't hurrying out the door to check into the nearest nursing home. > >Best Thanksgiving wishes to all! > >Clara Nistler >[log in to unmask] > >