Linda Marie Furiate’s Cervical Dystonia Encouragement Group 

Hello to all my Friends with Cervical Dystonia,

This month of March 2026 marks the third anniversary of my encouragement group. I am so appreciative to all of you who have stood beside me and have attended my monthly group meetings. Over the past three years, I am thankful to see so many new friendships blossom as we share our stories and our heart. 

Living with cervical dystonia may often feel as though we are observing life from the outside. It is not uncommon for many of us to isolate and insolate ourselves from world we knew before dystonia. It is a comfort to know that my/our encouragement group is a safe space, surrounded by people who truly understand our situation and potential struggles.  

The goal and purpose for my group is to offer hope, motivation and encouragement to support others as we seek to ease the physical burden of cervical dystonia. 

I was recently interviewed by George Ackerman at Together for Sharon. George’s mom, Sharon, who passed away a few years ago, struggled with Parkinson’s Disease and Dystonia. Here is a link to that interview which talks about my role as an advocate for dystonia. 

For any of you in the Fountain Valley, CA area, the NTSA is teaming up with the Parkinson’s Movement Disorder Foundation for their annual 5K run on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Click here to learn more and to register.  

My next Encouragement group meeting will be on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET.  I will send a second announcement a day or two before the meeting with the Zoom link (it’s the same link each month). 

I look forward to seeing you on March 18, 2026. Please email me anytime if you have any questions/comments or may need support. 

Kindly,
Linda Marie 
LMFuriate@gmail.com 

Quote by LMF: “I am the Sun at midnight; I provide the Light so that You may shine“

Podcast Interview:
Ya Never Know with Robin and Linda – August 12, 2025

Linda’s Website

Linda’s Dystonia Blog 

Linda – Astrology Articles 

Group Overview

Online Support Group for Cervical Dystonia hosted by Linda Furiate with a focus on emotional and spiritual healing. The group is geared toward the like-minded and for those who want to play a central role in their own healing (even when that includes the typical traditional medical modalities for cervical dystonia). Everyone who attends will have a voice.

Potential topics will include philosophy for living, self-acceptance, astrology, and ‘what is the purpose of this (dystonia) in my life.

Linda has been an advocate for dystonia since 1996. There are numerous articles and TV segments with her promoting awareness. Winner of BOTOX® Dreams Contest. Creator of STEP (Spasmodic Torticollis Exercise Program).

Hosted by Linda Furiate

Hello Fellow Friend with Cervical Dystonia:

I have been living with cervical dystonia since 1995. Over the years I have learned a lot about myself. I have also learned much about healing the body, mind and ‘soul’. I am quite thankful to be able to share my thoughts and feelings about living with dystonia as posted on my blog. Cervical Dystonia | Creating Positive Addictions (wordpress.com).

There are many wonderful support groups to help those of us who live with cervical dystonia whether they be in person groups, online or forums such as Facebook. Most of these groups tend to focus on treatment options, and/or learning about the newest medications and surgical techniques to help ease symptoms. All of this is wonderful and necessary.

I am in the process of forming a new support group that is not affiliated with any of the dystonia organizations, medical facilities or medical personnel who treat dystonia. This new group will be more focused on Self. My intention is to focus more on the emotional and spiritual healing we may be in search of. The group will only be in live meeting form, so the space will be safe from online verbal confrontation. I imagine the group to be small.

The support group is geared more toward the open-minded and for those who wish to play a central role in their own healing (even when that includes the typical traditional medical modalities for cervical dystonia). In this support group everyone who attends will have a voice, in the hopes that all thoughts will be kind and considerate. The group will be non-scripted although the focus will be on emotional healing. My intention is to end each session with a sense of empowerment as we continue to move about our daily journey.

Topics of discussion will include, but not limited to philosophy for living, psychological aspects to include self-acceptance, astrology, and things like ‘what is the purpose of this (dystonia), and my/your life in general. My hope is that we all feel it is okay to look within to find a source to heal.

I am curious if there is a market or desire for this and if so, could you see yourself wanting to attend an online support group (Zoom) that may offer this type of support. Feel free to respond to this email with your thoughts (please be kind – I know this is not for everyone).

I came into this life of mine to heal – I find the best way to help me heal is to offer my knowledge and wisdom to help others heal. I feel that by sharing our kindhearted and insightful thoughts – we all win. I am proposing a Zoom time slot of around 6:30 pm ET (USA) on a Wednesday.

I look forward to the first gathering sometime in the spring of 2023. Please email me at lmfuriate@gmail.com to let me know if you might like to be a part of this group.

Look forward to your feedback. Again, be kind – I am a Libra 😊

Most sincerely,

Linda Furiate

Creator of the STEP (Spasmodic Torticollis Exercise Program)

Astrologer, Mentor, Writer, CD Advocate

USA /East Coast 

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