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support group

noun

a group of people who meet regularly to support or sustain each other by discussing problems affecting them in common, as alcoholism or bereavement.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of support group¹

First recorded in 1985–90

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Shoup’s earlier iterations of a dads’ support group — including a sporadic weekend gathering called “Dadder-day” — all fizzled.

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Saj Golby, who runs the North Solihull Additional Needs Support Group, told the BBC she had been in direct contact with the families of at least a dozen of Clarke's potential victims.

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All of this means the support group she set up has seen a rise in people seeking help.

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The BBC has separately approached more than 40 former mesh patients of Dr Dixon via the Rectopexy Mesh Victims and Support group.

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Mara’s sensible Tami sets up the tone in the opening scene, which takes place at a couples’ support group.

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