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Why Women’s Facebook Support Groups are a Joke
I am not generalizing when I say this, but some women are absolutely ruthless to each other.
Over the past year I have been added to a few “Support Groups” for women. The groups have the premise of a variety of themes, such as Oilwives (wives of men who work in oil and gas), Anxiety groups for women only, weight loss support groups and body building support.
I am not big on engaging, but often I will check out the newest posts just to see how relevant they are to me, or if I can help. So far, the best group I belong to is a small private group of women who all have the same trainer and training program. We all support each other and we post positive Memes and add some humor to the mix. This is the only one I can be bothered to engage in.
This morning I deleted myself out of a few of these groups. I will never look back. I simply do not have time for the drama and rudeness that these “supporters” are doling out! I am still shaking my head after reading the post that became my last straw.
A young woman, who is upset that she is overweight, who struggles daily, posted a version of this:
“Hi all, I am hoping to get some advice on here. I am lost. My husband went shopping the other day and texted me that he was bringing me home a surprise. I sat at home wondering if it…
