SUPPORT GROUPS A LIFE SAVER FOR THIS APPRECIATIVE READER.Dear L.A. Life: May is mental health month, and, in this regard, I want to commend com·mend tr.v. com·mend·ed, com·mend·ing, com·mends 1. To represent as worthy, qualified, or desirable; recommend. 2. To express approval of; praise. See Synonyms at praise. 3. the Daily News for its support group listings every Monday Monday: see week. in the L.A. Life section. I have undergone some serious emotional difficulties in my life and have benefited greatly from attending two of the groups listed: Emotions Anonymous Emotions Anonymous (EA) is a Twelve Step program for recovery from depression and other mental illnesses. As of 2004 there were approximately 1,100 EA groups active in the United States. and Recovery Inc. Thankfully thank·ful adj. 1. Aware and appreciative of a benefit; grateful. 2. Expressive of gratitude: a thankful smile. , I am now leading a full, productive life. We are fortunate to live in an age where there are many wonderful kinds of support groups available. The Daily news listings fill an important need for the large number of people who are seeking help for whatever difficult feelings, symptoms or emotions they are experiencing. There truly is no shame in having problems of this kind. Your listings help us all to realize that seeking help is something to be lauded. It takes strength to reach out. The listings in your paper help to ensure that these heartfelt heart·felt adj. Deeply or sincerely felt; earnest. heartfelt Adjective sincerely and strongly felt: heartfelt thanks Adj. 1. cries for help will be answered. Thank you. - Cliff Brown Van Nuys |
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