Seeking Moms Support Group in Norcoss, GA

T.,
I understand that could be frustrating. I would suggest that you identify your skills' strengths and weaknesses. Once you have identified them, please share it with us. Many people on this website are business owners who might need your skills and expertises; or we may be able to guide us to become an entreprenur, if that is an interest.

Otherwise, don't spend too much energy being depressed. I am a firm believer that when you put negative energy into the universe, you reap what you sow. Of course, when going through challenges in life, it is only natural to feel negative about it. However, YOU have the option to bounce back and say, I am not going to allow it to get the best of me and "shake it off".

Learn to get creative and think positive. I am from Illinois, just moved my business to Atlanta a year ago. I discovered that Georgia presents a lot more of opportunities then Illiniois, but you as an individual has to find a way to make it happened.

Georgia has a LOT of networking organizations, that involves a slue of people willing to work with you by giving you a chance. Wishing you and your family the best. LJB

I can understand how you feel and you do need to find something that you enjoy. You find yourself giving so much of yourself to others and not enough to self. It is not wrong to take time out for you. God would want us to have time for self so that when we serve him we are doing it wholeheartedly and not out of duty. Back to finding something that you enjoy. Before I had my third child, my other two children are 12 and 10. There are very independent and I wasn't needed as much. I had to find something for me. I had my kids at a young age so I started thinking of things that I wanted to do when I was younger. I realized that my body has change dramatically and sports was not a question so I look in the Gwinnett Activity Booklet that my kids school send home. They have a lot of classes for adults that starts from beginners to advances for about a few weeks. I took a bellydancing class two nights a week for three weeks. I really enjoyed the class even though it was hard for me to stay committed to it. I felt guilty for doing something I wanted to do b/c I thought that I needed to be available for everybody, but I don't. I force myself to go to class even when I didn't wanted to go and told the kids and husband that I'm going to do for me. They didn't take me serious at first but eventually they got over it. We woman have to be careful, we give so much of ourselves until it's nothing left to give. People will use us up before we have time to replemish ourselves, even kids-not intentionally, just because they know they can (entitlement). Bottom Line, is it not going to hurt anybody if you take sometime out for you? Find something you enjoy, even if you have to try different things to get there.

E. G.

T., I totally understand your frustration. I moved to Georgia almost 2 years ago and never in a million years thought I would have a difficult time finding work. I have both a bachelor and a master's degree in business and 12 recent years in administration with county government in a social services environment. In addition I volunteered with my church (trustee, scholarship committee, drama ministry, women's ministry, etc.) and with United Way. My daughter told me I was being too picky, but I told her I was applying to positions that were entry level, and my actual level, outside my field of expertise, which is quite broad, and still few bites or nibbles.

It is NOT you. It is Georgia. Here it is definitely not what you know, sometimes who you know helps, but what is most helpful is who knows you. Continue with your volunteering, but make sure that all those whom you come in contact with know that you are seeking employment and what it is you are looking for.

I was getting depressed about my circumstances, too, and beginning to doubt myself. But I remembered what my former pastor often said. "It is okay to have a pity party; just don't be the last one to leave." I worked my way through. I am still applying and waiting on God's blessing.

There is a Christian Networking Group in Snellville. It is called Crossroads Career Network, and it is held and Snellville United Methodist Church. It is worth the effort to look into it; it is a great place to network. The contact person is Allen Meringer; he can be reached at ____@____.com is a very loving, caring and informative environment.

Keep the faith; don't give up!

W. W

Hi T.,

I am sorry to here of your depressed state. I understand you are not employed. I have my own travel agency, and I am always seeking someone that would like to own their own at home business. This will allow you to meet people, and spend more time with your children. If you are interested, please take a moment and visit my website at: www.electtravelers.com. Good luck and I would love to hear from you. Take care. Ms. B. in Duluth

Hi T.: Everyone gave you some great advice and so I will just add here that there are a lot of working at home opportunities with companies now. In fact, Delta was hiring representatives a couple of months ago to work from home and the pay was just under $10 per hour. Go to www.wahm.com and go to the telecommuting moms folder. You will find a lot of legit<---and I stress LEGIT jobs from that folder. The women/men in that forum can smell a scam a mile away and will let you know it :-).

Also, in the mamasource, look at the link above that says "Local Business Reviews". There is a group called Gwinnett Area Mommies in Lawrenceville, which is not too far from Norcross.

Hope this helps and My God bless you in your journey.:-)

hi i'm a wahm mama of 2 in norcross. there are a lot of things to do in gwinnett -- check out http://www.gwinnettcounty.com

it's a great wealth of activities in the parks and recreation department. i hope that helps.

T.,

I am not quite in Norcross, but not that far away. I'm in Tucker, but would love to meet you for coffee sometime. i am more avaialable on the weekends then during the week. I work full time and have a 2 1/2 year old.

A.