Periagoge
Scenario

When support groups become suffering competitions

My online support group for chronic illness has become this competition over who suffers most and anyone who shows improvement gets attacked for being a fake.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Communities built around shared pain can develop investments in maintaining rather than alleviating that pain.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The toxicity of some tribes?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.