I'm sure I can't be as eloquent as Rapunzel or Heidu. I wanted to give them both a truly heartfelt thanks for thier thoughts. I see a loving kindness being poured on these wounds and I'm totally in awe. I simply can't find the words to say what I feel right now....

I guess one thing that strikes me is how it's love that puts the fires out. It's not something I've experienced a great deal of in life. My fires were all allowed to rage uncontrollably and I find the compassion of this indescribable. I truly could call several people in this thread saints and angels.

Whatever healing, if any, has occured because of this thread, is due to those who have spoken the right words, at the right time. I can't give enough appreciation.

Other words have been spoken that opened wounds. I compare it to resetting a broken leg. There is and has been a lot of pain involved, and no one can deny we each put all we had into this. We each deserve love and appreciation at least for our intent, if not for our mistakes.

This is a juncture we can say "enough!". Even though I am the author, I'm not exercising the decision to end on this note. The door is open because this is not a place where we all feel rewarded for the effort.

Hugs for everyone ......

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but rising every time we fall." Confucius