Yep, I get it for sure. I just feel that sometimes sharing the burden, not whining can be of advantage to the individual and can also help others around them process things and feel like they're being proactive.
Yes, I totally agree with that. Especially since many of us are going through the same or similar things it helps to have that support.
Yep, this is what's behind my group that works with military veterans. I have written about it before. It's not to get them better, to cure them in any way...just to give them a place to talk, company, people who understand and can relate. Men's groups (done correctly) make a big difference to those who really need it, and those who provide the support.