Hi Maura! This is a great place to find encouragement and sympathy and friendship.

I am newbie in this group too.

Welcome to both of you!

Let the ranting and venting begin!

Welcome Newbies! (Maura and teacup, who is already a friend).

Our most active groups at this point are Who's Grumpy Today #7 and Mal du Jour. We have great members who are genuinely caring and funny people.

Mal du Jour was a great addition because there we really complain about how our physical pains are making us Grumpy. But we go back and forth between these two discussions every day.

A sense of humor is a great asset here whether it's for yourself or for others. We're supportive to each other and tend to all believe that laughter can pull you out of the Grumps, or at least help!

Maybe this discussion would be a good place for incoming members to introduce themselves if they want to. Do whatever feels right for you - revive an old discussion if you want to as well.

And don't feel that you have to read entire threads to get to know people. Just jump in. Our thoughts and posts change every day since our grumps often do as well. Have fun!