I have been to the conference 9 times in a row. It changed my life. I also made life long friends and support. Honestly, it took me 3 conferences to really feel comfortable, but I was a very closed off person. I've had discussions where people (first timers) feel the conference can be "cliquey". I feel that it can seem that way at times, but i think it's more because PWS are not the greatest social butterflies, not because they are exclusive. Its a great crowd of people. Bottom line, it's up to you what you get out of it, but I highly recommend. Drop me a line of you want.