“ I am looking to meet and make friends with some other people with similar issues. Someone who can REALLY understand cause they are there or have been there too... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is always great to lern more about the cultura :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I lost my mother on August 12, 2007--she was EVERYTHING to me! Now I feel so lost and I don't know how I can EVER go on without her! I'm now trying to get re-involved in my hobbies, and hanging out with friends etc. ”

“ I would love to learn how to quilt. I do need someone with a lot of patience, as I know nothing about quilting. I thought it would be a good way of meeting new and interesting people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am 34 and my mom was murdered on october 29,2006. she died 2 days later on halloween ”

“ Hello my name is Laurie and I am a 23 year old mother of 3 myself and my mother died w/o warning in May of 2004 and I cannot accept the fact that I will never see her again, and I am a huge mess, and need someone to turn to. Hope this is the place. ”

“ Hi Guys! I'll be there on Sunday April 17th. Interested in what you think about "the curious incident..." ”

“ My name is Brianna. I am 22 years old and motherless for less than 4 months. I am an only child and in desparate need of female companionship. My email is briannacook@yahoo.com ”