Join Our Uplifting Fibromyalgia Support & Education Group – Now Meeting on Zoom!
We are not a pity party. Our hope is you leave each meeting a bit happier and more hopeful.
For over 23 years, our group met in person at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren, MI, and we’re proud of our long-standing partnership with St. John Providence/Ascension. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we transitioned our meetings to Zoom—opening the door to participants from across the country and beyond. Since then, both our group and our annual Fibromyalgia Awareness Day event have grown in reach and impact. To date, more than 2,000 individuals have attended our meetings, and physicians continue to refer their fibromyalgia patients to our group for trusted support and resources.
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​Educated patients have improved health outcomes. Becoming knowledgeable about your diagnosis (or multiple diagnoses) can help you make more informed decisions. Having a chronic illness (or likely illnesses) is stressful. Becoming educated has been shown to reduce stress and perhaps even save you money. Meetings are led by the President and Founder of the Fibromyalgia Association Sharon Waldrop, NBC-HWC. Sharon brings nearly 30 years of experience in fibromyalgia support, education, and advocacy. She is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach with certifications in chronic pain management, Lifestyle Medicine, and she is a MyMT™ Certified Menopause Lifestyle Practitioner. She is Co-host of The Fibro Show on YouTube with Ginevra Liptan, MD.
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You can participate as much or as little as you like. We ask our members to help keep the group a welcoming and supportive space for all and follow our group guidelines listed below.
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​Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with fibromyalgia for years, you are welcome here. You don’t have to face it alone — let’s walk this path together.
Membership Benefits Include:
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Access to the latest fibromyalgia research, diagnosis, and treatment updates
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Monthly meetings with Fibromyalgia Association staff, volunteers and guest speakers
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A supportive community to share experiences, coping tips, and encouragement
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Connections with members from across the country
2025 Meetings:
Meetings take place on Zoom the second Monday of most months from 7-9 PM ET unless otherwise noted. Your first meeting is free. Membership is $20 for one year. Each month you need to register for the meeting to get the meeting's unique log in. Become a member today!
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January 12 - Annual Holiday Party
February 9 - Relationships & Fibro
March 9 - Fibromyalgia Symptoms
April 13 - Gentle Stretching For Fibromyalgia & Group Discussion
May - No Meeting Due To Fibromyalgia Awareness Day - Click Here For Details
June 9 - Social Security Disability for Fibromyalgia with special guest Gary Bimberg, A managing partner who co-leads the Social Security Disability team at Levine Benjamin.
July 14 - Meeting Topic To Be Announced
August 11 - Meeting Topic To Be Announced
September 15 (3rd Monday) - Chronic Pain Awareness Month -Speaker To Be Announced
October 13 - Meeting Topic To Be Announced
November 10 - Celebrating 28 Years!
December 8 - Meeting Topic To Be Announced
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Our Group Guidelines:
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Please note that promoting or selling products or services is not allowed in this group.
Our space is dedicated to support, education, and shared experiences—not sales.
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Treat each other with respect and kindness.
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What’s shared in the meeting stays in the meeting. Please respect the privacy of all participants.
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It's okay to have different opinions, as long as we share them kindly and listen with an open mind.
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Use "I" statements. Please share from your personal experience by saying things like, "This is what helped me".
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It's OK not to share. Much can be gained by just listening.
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Help us share the airtime to give everyone a chance to participate.
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No doctor or treatment bashing. What does not work well for you might be another person’s key to success. Everyone responds differently to professionals and treatments.
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Please join from a quiet space and mute yourself when you are not talking.
Got Questions?
Email is the most reliable way to reach us. If you prefer to call, please be patient as response times by phone may be delayed.
248-266-2802