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Starting A Support Group In Tacoma/puyallup Area

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mytummyhurts
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I'm trying to start a support group in the Tacoma/Puyallup area. I haven't really been able to find anything down here. Does anyone know of a support group in the Tacoma area? GIG lists one, but then the address is Seattle and I e-mailed them and didn't get a response. If you are interested let me know and I would also appreciate ideas from anyone who goes to meetings as to what to talk about or do.

Thanks! Abby

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I'm trying to start a support group in the Tacoma/Puyallup area. I haven't really been able to find anything down here. Does anyone know of a support group in the Tacoma area? GIG lists one, but then the address is Seattle and I e-mailed them and didn't get a response. If you are interested let me know and I would also appreciate ideas from anyone who goes to meetings as to what to talk about or do.

Thanks! Abby

Hi Abby,

Just a brief note of encouragement for you to start a support group - We are the Bellingham Gluten Intolerance Group - I invite you to check out our website - www.glutenfreeway.info. There you can find out a bit about us, our meeting topics, etc. We started in 1999 with only 5 members. We serve the "4th Corner" region of the state of Washington. Many of our meetings are attended by folks from 50 miles or more away !! I would think that in Tacoma/Puyallup there would be a great need for a support group because of a much higher population base. There is such a need for people to have a place to find others who are dealing with the gluten-free diet - support and encouragement - so important.

Kelle. BGIG Team Support Leader

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lonewolf
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My cousin and I are both interested in a group in the Tacoma/Federal Way area. Please let us know if it happens.

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[is it happening?

i'm from tacoma!

love me

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