About Survivor Group Membership

Dear Friend,

My husband and I are among the many Madoff investors whose lives have been deeply impacted by this shocking event. While it is not yet clear just what the extent of the mess will be, we all know the human toll has only started to settle in. Now, more than ever, we need to form a connection and begin supporting one another through the next phases of change. Though some of us have been hit hard, it is important to remember that we are a group of smart, powerful, generous people with assets that are much more meaningful than an investment portfolio; a genuine wealth of friends, ideas and creativity that transcends the current economic crisis and lack of government oversight.

If you are a Madoff victim, I would like to invite you to join this private on-line discussion group and also consider meeting with us in small appropriate groups to discuss the many questions ahead:

1. What resources are emerging to help? Who is ethical? Who is predatory?

2. Economically, socially and culturally — something is dying, and something is being born. How can we be ready to reinvest in the real economy that is emerging?

3. How can we be ready to restructure our lives in a way that is authentic?

4. How can we maintain a sense of abundance through the transition? Might we consider a review of one another’s resources? Some of us have second homes at stake/others will need to reduce costs more drastically. Some of us are psychologists, accountants, doctors, lawyers and healers – how can we be ready to support each other in appropriate and substantial ways?

5. How can we be socially active in keeping the Madoff fraud in the news, and on the government front-burner?

6. How do we maintain psychological and spiritual health?

Please consider forwarding any information you have that we can share with others as we unravel this mess together. There is strength in our numbers.

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5 comments to About Survivor Group Membership

  • Greg F.
    August 5th, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    I lost my life savings due to Madoff. I can not function. I can not sleep. I am having a very hard time taking care of my 9 and 11 year old children. My dreams have vanished. All my hard work and determined savings to provide for my family has been stolen from me. The pain inside is unbearable. To have to start again is a mountain I am not sure I can climb. How does one get over this type of loss? My house is for sale; the kids could not go to camp this summer, I don’t have enough to visit my family on the East coast. What can one do? I’m at the end of my rope.

  • Dave H.
    July 12th, 2009 at 7:54 am

    I’m an auditor and accountant who’s not a Madoff victim but I was so angry and sad over this that I want to help, or maybe shed a little light with respect to the auditing process — things that should have been done.

    To a limited extent perhaps I can help in some other ways as well. For example, I’ve been through severe clinical depression and was suicidal over non-Madoff finacial matters myself. In any case, my thoughts are with you. My e-mail is dov12348@yahoo.com

  • Matt Pavich
    June 29th, 2009 at 9:15 am

    No one on CNBC is talking about what these journalists at this website have uncovered about Madoff and his role in naked short selling? It seems like they have info that could lead to other players.

  • Debbie Naclerio
    June 17th, 2009 at 7:14 am

    My small nonprofit group (and many many others in our area) is heavily supported by a family that was heavily damaged by Madoff. Our hearts go out to them and all victims. These are wonderful people who worked hard and spent most of their good fortune helping others. I hope many many others besides Bernie go to jail. His family and I’m sure other employees are living high on the hog off the stolen money of others.

  • Tricia Maloney
    June 9th, 2009 at 8:48 am

    I am not writing to become a member and I am not a victim.

    I just wanted to let everyone know how much my thoughts are with you.

    I am filled with HATRED for Bernie Madoff and I didn’t lose any money. I can’t imagine how I would feel if I did.

    It is my sincerest wish that he is not the only person who is prosecuted. There is NO WAY that he acted alone and I hope with pressure from people like you and others like me who are outraged work toward making that happen.

    I just wanted to let you know that even though I am thankfully not a victim, my thoughts, prayers and best wishes are with you all.

    Thank you,
    Tricia Maloney