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By: Sabina

Sabina — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:16:33 +0000

Your post kind of reminds me that even I have a support group without realizing it! All of my friends meet up for coffee and we're all so different yet we just support each other :)

By: Suzyn

Suzyn — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:04:38 +0000

True, true.

I'm hoping to start a knitting circle at a coffee shop in the new 'hood. At least, I'll show up and knit!

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By: Carolynn

Carolynn — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:58:00 +0000

I would suggest starting by offering your genuine support to others without expectation of anything in return. I do believe you'll find that draws other like minded people to you, who may not have had anything to do with your own act of unconditional giving.

I have a number of people I can call on to support me. Most of them are unrelated to the others. All of them are people whom I know will, and have, gone to the wall for and with me. And I would do the same for them.

By: Misty Gibbs

Misty Gibbs — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:34:28 +0000

So true. So true! I hear women say that being an entrepreneur can be lonely. It shouldn't be! Although I do see how hard it can be to establish a posse of people that may be different but gel. What I do know is my inspiration and success I contribute to my great network of friends.

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By: Natasha L

Natasha L — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:13:44 +0000

I skipped work today to spend a very big morning with my neighbor at his Canadian citizenship ceremony, and then brunch with him, his mother, a friend and an ex. I almost didn't go but so glad I did. How humbling to be included in someone else's posse. I think I've been very selective about "my" posse, and really consider girlfriends and women first as my support, but support really is everywhere - to offer and to accept. I'm thinking I shouldn't be so selective - my mother, my friend, my sister, people I already know...I'm going to try and not be so stingy (and uptight really)...with offering support and accepting it.

By: Emerson Zora Hamsa

Emerson Zora Hamsa — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:20:13 +0000

D-- I love you, girl! If I was in Csnada, I would totally try to "be all up-in" your posse. Support is essential; it is on my list of must-haves.

Have a wonderful weekend!

By: Danielle LaPorte

Danielle LaPorte — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:01:44 +0000

hey Diva, this brings up a good point about the 'over 40' thing. At one point in my life I'd felt like I'd met all of the soul-sisters I was going to meet - as if I'd reached my quota in terms of the good fortune life hands out. My core circle of best girlfriends is so incredible and cosmic and rock solid I thought it just couldn't get any better. And, those sisters remain my deepest and true bluest for now and ever more, but something recently clicked - life, love...it's unlimited. And the new friends...they're like spring to me - fresh and surprising.

By: Eva the Diva (what my posse calls me)

Eva the Diva (what my posse calls me) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:40:27 +0000

I've got my "posse" and I call them that all the time. They are all beautiful (inside and out), successful, intelligent, and supportive. They always give the unbiased truth when giving their opinions (and it's not always what I want to hear) but I always know it's in my best interest. Some of them are closer to me than my family. I never had a group of friends like this before I turned 40. I had no idea what I was missing. My suggestion to young women....."don't let the men/partner in your lives be your only interest or the only friend in your lives." I can't say that with enough furver.

By: Danielle LaPorte

Danielle LaPorte — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:39:35 +0000

I've found that even the action of trying to create a group - even if it doesn't gel, always has big rewards. Good luck in teh new 'hood!
xo