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Trend lines groups survive to combat or even even legitimise conditions or behaviours.

In the experience of disease, an identity or the pre-disposition, for instance, a trend lines class action may provide reference, work as a clearing-home for lives, & help as a public relations voice for sufferers, other members, & their families. Compare Mensa International and gay pride, for example.

In the experience of alleged ex-cult members or private addictions, on the other hand, the trend lines class action might veer additional towards helping people required to overcome or even move "beyond" their condition/experience. Therein category a single could place Alcoholics Anonymous and other twelve-step programmes.

Overtly or even otherwise, such groups provide social networks & extended serve for their members. Compare group dynamics.

2 types of trend lines groups come: self-serve trend lines groups, which are then then begin by their members; & professionally start trend lines groups, which are rerun by agents.

Formal trend lines groups can pop up as a modern phenomenon, however it supplement traditional fraternal organizations such as Freemasonry in some respects, & might build in certain supportive functions (erst) carried call at (extended) families.

A novel and movie Fight Club present a wry analysis of trend lines groups & their work.

Cystic Fibrosis Message Board
Forum for support, and to discuss information, concerns, and treatment options.

Michigan Pulmonary Disease Community, Inc.
Organization dedicated to enhancing lives of children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis.

International Cystic Fibrosis Support Group
Purpose is to disseminate information concerning Cystic Fibrosis, to give support to those involved with the disease, to provide a forum for the discussion of topics relative to Cystic Fibrosis, to give the members the opportunity to have an exchange of their ideas and interests not directly related to Cystic Fibrosis, and to provide contact with others who have or have an interest in Cystic Fibrosis.

CF 4 Christians
A Cystic Fibrosis support group that shares a common bond of Christianity through prayer support, daily devotions and open discussion about CF. Find joining instructions for this Yahoo! group.

Cystic-L
Cystic fibrosis information and support, including a vibrant on-line community, via email, a Handbook of information and resources, photos of CFers, a CF Shop and bookstore.

Cystic Fibrosis WebRing
Connects over 50 websites. All sites contain information about Cystic Fibrosis and personal experiences of people living with CF.

Cystic Fibrosis Community Forum & Chat
Active message board and chat for caregivers and individuals with Cystic Fibrosis. Share support, give advice, offer coping skills. Moderated by volunteers.


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