GROW Support Groups

Hi @Rayzed_Edge. I was in GROW for a bit over a year. In that time, I became more sick from the effort of having to work with a group that just wanted to use it as a social club. To be fair, though, GROW is a great support group when run properly. I love the program itself - it was certain individuals that added to my trauma.

GROW is both a program that encourages personal growth and a support group. Mostly you put the work in yourself but in a supportive atmosphere. It is NOT a social club nor a place to go if you are wanting an intimate relationship.

After my experiences in GROW, the organisation’s CEO actually suggested I try joining in the forum here. GROW gels with some people and that’s just the way life works. Interestingly, it was originally started by a priest, so it does fit with people who have a spiritual belief, although it is very inclusive of anyone. It will also take more than two meetings to get benefit from the program. But it does sound like it just wasn’t the right “fit” for you, and that is totally okay. It is, after all, your personal journey.

If people have any quiries about GROW, I’m happy to try to answer them, or you can go direct to the GROW website. I hope that what I have said doesn’t stop others from giving GROW a go.

I found the experience with Grow overwhelming and not the right fit for me. There was some big personalities who would argue their point and not listen to others. I realised that my anxiety levels were getting worse and did not return.

I have known people who find Grow excellent for their journey in recovery which is great, but not for me.

it took a while to find my feet after my experience but joined a local social club which has been positive experience

Hi @Ma60. I’m glad you found what you were looking for in your social club. I know that your experience is quite common, especially in my area. Sometimes you have to choose your battles.

Just an out-there question for everyone, does anyone in the forum family have a good personal experience from GROW? Was just wondering.

Hi @Annabelle4, @Ma60 and @utopia,

Thank you for your feedback and I'll certainly take it into account.

The group meets on a Monday but I've found the last two weeks that I'm really tired by Friday and I'd be better having that day off.

To try another group would mean travelling after work to a suburb in the opposite direction to home.

I've managed to find a copy of the Blue Book online if I need to consult it in future.