I can accept this...
[quote=Catherine2;1092224]This thread was meant to...
I'm not sure what exactly, but the intent was not to hurt anyone in any way, step on anyone's toes, trigger someone, or cause any problems.
Classmates all; no one in charge...just people with the same, or nearly the same, problems/issues to join in/share when it felt right while feeling safe, respected, and valued as individuals.
With a bit of humor at times to lighten things up...not in any way to make light of the situations we find ourselves in or to be mean spirited.

I cannot accept this...
It didn't succeed for a variety of reasons. Part of life online, I guess.
My sincere apologies to those who were hurt in any way.
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First, my love, thanks and continued support to and of Catherine. Not only for this thread, but many other kindnesses and innumerable shows of support by her to many others. We are here for you, just as you have been for us and many others.

I've been getting to know you for about 9 months and, in my humble opinion, lately is about as hard a time as I've seen you go through. My heartfelt support and love goes out to you!

Second, for those of you who have heard this kind of talk from me before, please accept the repetitiveness as friendly/sisterly. Only time will tell if this thread is useful or not. My assumption is total abandonment would be the ultimate tell-tale sign of the end of a thread. In other words, as long as someone is posting then it serves a purpose. What purpose? Again, time is telling and unique to the individual.

Until then, success or failure is totally subjective. If you want or need to post, then certainly do that! If you want or need to respond, then certainly do that!

I propose that we are "family" and as such, we rally around our own. We nurse and nurture, soothe and care, cajole and chide and love and support each other! And always with love and respect...

We one of us trembles, we offer support.
When one of us stumbles, we offer a hand.
When we shiver, we accept warmth.
When we're depressed, we accept hugs.

We each have our moments, ups, downs and all-arounds. We all cope in our own ways. Many things influence who we are and how we progress in our lives. Our paths are graced with each other's crossings.

I cannot assume to know exactly what's going on with you and you cannot assume to know exactly what's going on with me. It matters that we are here, at the ready for each other whether that be in the telling or in the listening.

What I find important, is knowing I have someplace to go, a place like this. I hope that's true for you, too. I need support and empathy. I offer the same to you.

I could probably write more but I'm honestly a little "worded" out now. I think I'll take a break.

Respectfully yours...