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Why does it have to be startup-specific? There are lots of people who could use somebody to talk to when things get stressful, and there are lots of more stres

Why does it have to be startup-specific? There are lots of people who could use somebody to talk to when things get stressful, and there are lots of more stressful situations than running a startup. This just seems to reinforce the privileged status thing. I'd consider it crass if you set up a 'Harvard graduates hotline' too.

gommm 14y ago
It helps to talk with someone who went through a similar experience. Of course there's other situation when things are stressful, and having someone to listen and talk helps but don't underestimate the value of a listener who has been there and can really relate to what's happening... So I don't think it's about status, I think it's just that they have a limited amount of time and first try to help the people that they are likely to be the most helpful to. Disclaimer: I'm not affiliated with Startups Anonymous. I think it's a great idea and I wished I'd had that a few months ago...
- bomatson 14y ago
  You're right gommm - our reason for starting this was to build a resource for fellow entrepreneurs to talk about serious issues. The only person who can help an entrepreneur out of the hole is one who has been there him/herself. NO ONE ELSE We are all human after all
  - Cardeck1 14y ago
    How about we join forces bobby?We are both trying to help people, you more on the business side/me also taking care of the more personal side.I believe we can help more people this way.Email in the profile.In any case, good to see others help too.
RougeFemme 14y ago
There are plenty of non-specific resources for stressed people. These non-specific resources would probably prefer dealing with people whose issues are not due to loss of their privileged status. And this is no different from other resources that are specific to less "privileged" circumstances. . .alcoholism, drug addiction, rape, abuse, etc.

gommm 14y ago

It helps to talk with someone who went through a similar experience. Of course there's other situation when things are stressful, and having someone to listen and talk helps but don't underestimate the value of a listener who has been there and can really relate to what's happening... So I don't think it's about status, I think it's just that they have a limited amount of time and first try to help the people that they are likely to be the most helpful to. Disclaimer: I'm not affiliated with Startups Anonymous. I think it's a great idea and I wished I'd had that a few months ago...

bomatson 14y ago
You're right gommm - our reason for starting this was to build a resource for fellow entrepreneurs to talk about serious issues. The only person who can help an entrepreneur out of the hole is one who has been there him/herself. NO ONE ELSE We are all human after all
- Cardeck1 14y ago
  How about we join forces bobby?We are both trying to help people, you more on the business side/me also taking care of the more personal side.I believe we can help more people this way.Email in the profile.In any case, good to see others help too.

RougeFemme 14y ago

There are plenty of non-specific resources for stressed people. These non-specific resources would probably prefer dealing with people whose issues are not due to loss of their privileged status. And this is no different from other resources that are specific to less "privileged" circumstances. . .alcoholism, drug addiction, rape, abuse, etc.