(((((((((((((((((((Karen))))))))))))))))))))))

NO, you don't NEED to do it...you WANT to do it because you know no other way of releasing the tension, the pain, and the fear you have in your heart...but...SI is NOT the way to handle that kind of thing...take a deep, DEEP breath, release it, and allow yourself to go over to Mandalyn and start to comfort her...not scare her...ask her if she would like to hold your hand so that she is not so afraid of you...and ask her if she would like to help you color a picture...and then draw a picture and color it with her...and then try to find a journal and journal your feelings...use whatever method you know how to get the point across...drawing, coloring, painting, writing...the method doesn't matter as long as you can get it out and down on paper so that you can take it to your T so she can help you figure out ways to safely let things out...you ARE an important part of this system, Karen, and you NEED to be heard too...but Manda can't help you if she doesn't know the why's and wherefore's of your pain...we are here to pm if you need to...

Crys