I attended the first meeting in November 2004, it felt great to be around people that I could share my deep dark secret.  I soon realized I wasn't ready to accept my status myself.  Now some years later I've come back to the group now that I've accepted my status and the ability to deal positively with that part of my life, but now I would like to be there to help others accept themselves. 

I believe in change and anybody that knows me can say they've seen alot of it over the last year.  I see this group being a pivital and necessary part of our community.  Unfortunately our numbers are growing, I want to be that helping hand that I was looking for when I found out my status.  I don't want anybody to go through the pain and agony I experienced.  I want this group to not only be beneficial for me but the people around me and our community.  We learn from each other!