“ I am a member of Champion Team in McMinnville I am looking for people with mental health issues. ”

“ I'm 40&single but have had the same bf for 8 years. Have 4 cats but love ALL animals. Diagnosed w/bipolar, PTSD&anxiety disorder. Looking to make some friends who can relate in the Portland area&to get out more. ”

“ I'd start a psychiatric disorders, psychology and/or social anxiety meetup group, but would first like some input on what potential members would like this group to be like (pls. email me with questions/input as I'm limited on characters here). TY. ”

“ Looking for a place to meet up with people who are pursuing similar passions ”

“ Small town needs ways to get people with similar interests out and meet others. I'm a single lady, 56 yrs. young and looking for friends. ”

“ Hi! My name is Ruth and I'm very depressed at this time! ”

“ Hi all, I was very pleased to find these meetups. I have always found it difficult to make friends and family understand what I go through on a daily basis. I really feel that connecting with others that have similar issues will be very helpful. ”

“ I want to meet people near Salem. I know there are interesting, intelligent people here who want to meet others with common interests, like scuba, hiking, travel, politics, reading and photography (me). I'd also love to explore new interests. ”

“ Hello, I am 27 and look forward to sharing previously unsharable experiences with those who trully can relate to and encourage me. This fight is too hard for me alone and there just has to be someone else who can help me navigate this path. ”

“ INFP and Final Fantasy fan. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I believe honest, genuine friendship and support is what I need in my life. And I would like to form some great friendships. ”

“ Beacuse I need them ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested ”

“ 39, single, lived in Portland for a year. In the middle of a career change from web design to accounting. Looking to expand my social network. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet people with the same problem. Support. ”

“ I really need a group that addresses this together. I have never found a group that does, in Portland ”

“ I suffer from many things. But mostly from interest. I should like to know and learn about how other people feel. To help me evaluate some of the things I struggle with. ”