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Thursday 1in6 Online Support Group
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Kate Logan, Facilitator
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Welcome to the Thursday program of 1in6, Inc.’s Online Support Group (OSG) for men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or sexual assault as adults. Today’s opener is from Brene Brown: “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness.” ~ We will start at the top of the hour!
Ground Rules for the Online Support Group (OSG):
• Participants must be at least 18 years of age, be male-identified and have had an unwanted sexual experience (i.e., childhood sexual abuse and/or adult sexual assault). Anyone who does not meet these criteria will be asked to leave immediately.
• We encourage participants to seek therapy from licenced clinicians. Please note that OSG does not replace or substitute psychological or mental health services.  
• As participants, we agree to start on time. Although we close the doors after 30 minutes, we encourage all participants to start at the top of hour as late participants can be disruptive.  
• We commit to stay for the full session – i.e., we expect participants to stay for the 90-minutes.
• We commit to confidentiality. “Who we see here, what we hear here, let it stay here.” 
• We refrain from advice-giving or asking for advice from other participants.
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• We refrain from asking direct questions to others. Instead, we focus on our own experiences using “I” statements.
• Please participate! Sessions are only productive if members share and talk with one another.
• We have the right to pass. That said, we expect everyone to participate in the opening and closing round (i.e., check in and check out). 
• We expect that fellow participants and staff will be treated with respect. Abusive language will not be tolerated and those who violate this rule will be ejected for that session. 
• Please refrain from sharing unnecessarily graphic language as it may be triggering for others.
• We will be sober for the session.
• No personally identifying information is to be shared with other participants. This includes names, emails, phone numbers, etc.
• We may edit your comments via a private message (PM) to you, or delete if not appropriate if they are in violation of any of the above ground rules.
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Hi all, welcome! We will start in 6 minutes
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Hello everyone1
Karma
4:00
Good evening Kate and Ryan
Kate Logan, Facilitator
4:00
Great to see you all!
n
4:00
I'm feeling isolated, abandoned, rejected, angry and desperate for open space of understanding and connection without fear of being taken for granted and used again from anyone who attempts to be in connection with me.
Jaime
4:00
Greetings
Hayes
4:00
Good Evening Gents & Kate!
Charlie
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Hi friends, happy Thursday!
Kapolei
4:00
Hello, new member here.
MD
4:00
Good evening
Jaime
4:01
welcome, Kapolei
MD
4:01
I am also new
Karma
4:01
ut's great to have you
Kate Logan, Facilitator
4:01
A special welcome to you both, Kapolei and MD!
Jaime
4:01
welcome, MD
Kate Logan, Facilitator
4:01
You will find this a safe space with a very supportive group of guys
Hey Jude
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Howdy peeps! And welcome to group to the new peeps.
Charlie
4:02
Welcome new people! This is a safe place without judgement or pressure.
Sandor
4:02
Hello folks!
Kate Logan, Facilitator
4:02
Great to see some many returning faces as well!
Karma
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great to see you again Sandor, hope all is well
Kate Logan, Facilitator
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We have a full house tonight!
Hubbard
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Hey everybody!
Kate Logan, Facilitator
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Great!
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So, for the new folks, before we begin I would like to ask you how you both learned of the service?
Do have a look at the Ground Rules posted above as well please
Sandor
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Nice to you, Karma, and thank you. Day by day, my friend.
Hayes
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Welcome Kapolei and MD.  I'm glad you're here and hope you will participate to the extent of your comfort level.  I remember being apprehensive and scared when I first started this healing journey and I'm glad I started it here.
Welcome n - I hope you find what you are looking for here tonight.
MD
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I learned of 1in6 from the Oprah special that included Anthony Edwards. When I looked at the website I saw the support chats. This was a few years ago.
Kapolei
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I was referred by an FBI Victim Specialist
Kate Logan, Facilitator
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Thank you for sharing that, Kapolei
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Thank you for sharing that, MD
However you found us, we are really glad that you did!
I would like to give a bit of background on the service now and will also introduce the steps of the session.
We here at 1in6 commend your interest in your personal recovery, and I acknowledge your commitment to joining us in this online community of men. This is courage in action.
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We have been delivering this service since 2016, and we appreciate your trust in working with us.
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