Writing/Crit groups

Another good question with my recent open door was from Anna.  She asked:

Are you in a reading/critiquing group with other writers and readers? I've read that many authors are, and find that helpful. just curious, thanks

I'm not in actual crit groups, per se.  I've tried doing a crit partner once, and while it worked okay, it just wasn't something for me.  *G*  I'm very often one of those people who 'don't play well with others'.  A lot of that is just because I'm very independent, probably to the