Widows Facebook page

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by GlassPrison142

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I get your point and wonder about it. But - the fact is, there are plenty of people who would love to help ease the frustration, anger, and loneliness that can come with intense build seasons in FRC. It is also an area that could be developed into a fantastic support program that does good things. If it is just a troll, it is savvy and it is trolling in the wrong FRC community.

Jane

[SteveGPage]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

I get your point and wonder about it. But - the fact is, there are plenty of people who would love to help ease the frustration, anger, and loneliness that can come with intense build seasons in FRC. It is also an area that could be developed into a fantastic support program that does good things. If it is just a troll, it is savvy and it is trolling in the wrong FRC community.

Jane

This sounds legit to me. Prior to Christmas I half jokingly asked in a post what I could buy for the "Robotics Widows" in my life. I figure there are many out there. My wife, who I have introduced to Jenny Beatty, and is doing NEMO activities on the RoboBees, thought that the Facebook page was a great idea. If, for some reason, this isn't legit, my wife - through the RoboBees, and in conjunction with NEMO, would be happy to set something like this up. I agree that this could be a great support program.

Steve

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by SteveGPage

This sounds legit to me. Prior to Christmas I half jokingly asked in a post what I could buy for the "Robotics Widows" in my life. I figure there are many out there. My wife, who I have introduced to Jeanny Beatty, and is doing NEMO activities on the RoboBees, thought that the Facebook page was a great idea. If, for some reason, this isn't legit, my wife - through the RoboBees, and in conjunction with NEMO, would be happy to set something like this up. I agree that this could be a great support program.

Steve

I've been thinking that it could be in conjunction with NEMO. I've also been thinking that the robotics alliances in the various regions could do things in the off-season to help support families through the build/competition season. Maybe your wife could contact this group and offer to help/work with them. We have the NEMO forum here in CD that would be of benefit in brainstorming and it is definitely legit.

That said/offered, it seems to me that there is a fine line here that should be looked at very closely: the people who are the widows/widowers/orphans - are the people who are key to this. Their voice is very important and they should be given the opportunity to express themselves and to navigate their way towards creative solutions with the support of the NEMO and FRC community.

Jane

[suzintx]

Jane ,,
not sure why those post didn't post. i'm going to look to see if there are posting restrictions on FB page. weird
Yes, I like what your saying about being positive and helpful rather than frustrated. I try to control my frustration, but it is hard sometimes. Unfortunately, my husband, the teacher, is the only school staff member on the team and works 7 days a week for the entire build season and each night until well after 9pm ... Can't help but be worried about his health & stress level.