Firstly I must thank Phil for his persistence . I attended my first DIDS meeting at Rooty Hill last Monday. I was nervous and didn't know what to expect.

The guys made me feel very welcome. I now know that I don't have to "go it alone" there are other Fathers out there that are hurting just as much as I am.

Just talking about my situation and having someone listen and understand was a great relief, and to hear others telling their own situations I believe creates a bond between the men who attend.

What did I get out of the meeting?

A support network.

New friends

People that want to help

I now understand that to go it alone is a burden that isn't neccesary.

New information that I wasn't aware of.

Respect for everyone that attended I know it was hard for me to show up and open up.

The desire to help others in our situation.

All in all it was an experience that lifted a burden, allowed me to release some of the pain I have been holding in for 2 years and to keep the strength to carry on and keep going until I see my 4 children again.

In the famous words of Gen Douglas Macarthur " I shall return". Again and again and again.

Thank you guys and DIDS.

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Great news rooster one thing that I'm sure of it would have taken a lot of courage I'm so glad it all went well for you and your experiance was made positive by some good folks.

All best D4E