We're with you when you feel empty and alone too, you know. It does help us catch up with you if you tell us what's going on with you, though.

I still don't understand how the thing with Richard turned into "practically banned." Are you saying people are down on you for being too hard on him or something? If so, I'd like to see you sort that out for yourself without that kind of pressure. If they wanted to share with you about Richard's better qualities that they thought you might be overlooking, that would be one thing; but if they just don't like to see you mad at him, that suggests it's bringing up stuff for them: like maybe, "We hate it when anyone's mad at us so you mustn't be mad at Richard." I'd hate to see them ganging up on you to protect their own "stuff" -- it wouldn't do them or you any good.

Take care, TPND!