Fibromyalgia Support & Education Group
Connect with others who understand. Learn from experts, share real-life experiences, and find support in our welcoming monthly Zoom meetings.
Our Support & Education Group is more than a support group—it’s a community of people who understand what you’re going through and are committed to helping one another move forward.
We talk honestly about the challenges of living with fibromyalgia, while also focusing on education, connection, practical strategies, and hope. Our goal is for you to leave each meeting feeling a little more informed, empowered, and supported than when you arrived.
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For nearly 30 years, our group has been bringing people with fibromyalgia together to learn, connect, and support one another. What began as an in-person group in Michigan now meets on Zoom, welcoming people from across the United States and beyond.
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Why Join?
Understanding fibromyalgia can help you ask better questions, communicate with your healthcare team, explore your options, and make informed decisions about your health.
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But information is only part of it. Living with a chronic illness can be isolating. Sometimes it simply helps to spend time with people who understand.
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Our group is designed to complement—not replace—the care you receive from your healthcare team.
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Meet Your Facilitator
Meetings are led by Sharon Waldrop, NBC-HWC, Founder and President of the Fibromyalgia Association.
Sharon has lived with fibromyalgia for 30 years and has dedicated her career to fibromyalgia education, support, and advocacy. She is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and co-founder and co-host of The Fibro Show.
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Participate Your Way
Listen quietly, ask questions, share your experiences—or simply spend time with people who understand. Participate as much or as little as feels comfortable. We simply ask everyone to help maintain a respectful and supportive environment.
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Getting Started
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Your first meeting is free. After that, annual membership is just $20 and includes participation in our monthly Support & Education Group.
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If the cost of membership is a concern, please contact us. We never want financial challenges to stand in the way of getting the support, education, and resources you need.
What You’ll Find
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Current fibromyalgia research, diagnosis, and treatment updates
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Monthly meetings featuring guest speakers, education, and group discussion
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A supportive community for sharing experiences, practical tips, and encouragement
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Connection with people living with fibromyalgia across the U.S. and around the world
2026 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!
January 12 - Annual Holiday Party
February 9 - Managing Fibromyalgia
March 9 - Gentle Stretching For Fibromyalgia & Group Discussion
April 13 - Gentle Stretching For Fibromyalgia & Group Discussion
May - No Meeting Due To Fibromyalgia Awareness Day - Click Here For Details
June 8 - Special presentation featuring Mark Lumley, Ph.D., distinguished professor at Wayne State University and licensed clinical psychologist.
July 13 - Meeting topic to be announced
August - No meeting for summer break
September 14 - Chronic Pain Awareness Month
October 12 - Meeting topic to be announced
November 9 - Celebrating 29 Years!
December 14 - Meeting topic to be announced
Our Group Guidelines:
Recording Policy: To protect the privacy of our members and encourage open, comfortable discussions, recording any portion of our Support & Education Group meetings is strictly prohibited. This includes audio, video, ai note taking software and screen recordings. Only designated Fibromyalgia Association administrators may record meeting content. ​We may occasionally record educational presentations, and members will be notified in advance when a recording is planned.
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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.
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Become a member of the Fibromyalgia Association! Membership benefits include joining our monthly Support & Education Group, receiving our monthly e-newsletter, and connecting with a community that understands and cares. Learn more about fibromyalgia treatments, explore self-management tools, and share experiences with others along the way.