Reflections

On this page, you’ll find reflections from Grouper members, Grouper Social Ambassadors, and the Grouper team.

See You Tomorrow!

After two years in a fully remote job, I knew it was time for a change. I’m a single mom. Both of my sons had just graduated from college. I could go for a whole week and not see a soul. So, when I saw a job posting at Grouper, the mission and vision spoke to me. Here is a company dedicated to helping people to not be socially isolated or lonely. “Well,” I thought. “I’m socially isolated. I’m lonely.” I took the leap of faith.
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Aging, Anxiety and the Therapeutic Benefits of Group Activity​

At 84, I was overwhelmed by profound loneliness and unrelenting suicidal thoughts and I wanted to be rid of the mental pain that had me trapped by OCD and lying in bed for hours during the day. At the same time, ironically, I wanted to be involved in meaningful activities and engaged with other people. But my self-absorption, low self-esteem, and lack of energy isolated me. Then one day, after failed efforts to be productive, I decided to make an appointment with my psychotherapist. Fortunately for me, that gesture has produced enormous benefits, which include leading me to join Grouper.
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Strider of the Month: Pat Jewett

At 84, I was overwhelmed by profound loneliness and unrelenting suicidal thoughts and I wanted to be rid of the mental pain that had me trapped by OCD and lying in bed for hours during the day. At the same time, ironically, I wanted to be involved in meaningful activities and engaged with other people. But my self-absorption, low self-esteem, and lack of energy isolated me. Then one day, after failed efforts to be productive, I decided to make an appointment with my psychotherapist. Fortunately for me, that gesture has produced enormous benefits, which include leading me to join Grouper.
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See You Tomorrow!

After two years in a fully remote job, I knew it was time for a change. I’m a single mom. Both of my sons had just graduated from college. I could go for a whole week and not see a...

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Strider of the Month: Pat Jewett

At 84, I was overwhelmed by profound loneliness and unrelenting suicidal thoughts and I wanted to be rid of the mental pain that had me trapped by OCD and lying in bed for hours during the day. At the same...

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I Joined a Club. Then My Life Changed.

I Joined a Club. Then My Life Changed. By Linda Jacobsen Grouper Social Ambassador I’m a single female. At age 62, I retired from running my busy, fun, travel-filled golf business and was ready to embrace my next chapter. Suddenly,...

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