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Susan&#8217;s gift makes us all feel relaxed and comfortable while supporting each other.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, I was not as patient as I needed to be with my husband. Filled by deep regret, I felt guilty about how I reacted. I learned at the first meeting that the guilt I felt was actually GRIEF at the situation and the sadness my husband was experiencing. That was so incredibly helpful for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Susan encourages and supports so many Caregivers who feel so isolated and blessed to have been a part of the group.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cMy husband was chronically ill with BiPolar 2 depression. After a particularly rough period, a friend told me about Makers of Care and encouraged me to visit the meetings. I had just completed a 6-week of group therapy sessions. 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