You have no idea how much I appreciate your compassion and empathy, WePow. Thank you.

I have fought my way out of so many detrimental, unbelievable situations in this life that it feels beyond my capabilities to summon the strength to continue the struggle. This does not mean I have any intention of harming myself or anyone else...just that I can't see past the sorrow and the current grief and loss. When I introduced myself here a little over a week ago, I remember mentioning I'd once had coping skills, or I thought I'd had them. I think I've been through more than my skills can handle, or my skills have somehow been depleted.

I have called my former therapist, who is very sweet, smart, and attentive, and as soon as I return to where I live (I'm at my family's house at the moment), I will schedule time with him. He was nice enough to speak with me for about fifteen minutes, and sympathetic and kind as well. I lucked out when I found him.

Thank you again, WePow...I need encouragement these days, and I'm not too great at asking for things of that nature, even in the best of times.