I'm so overwhelmed by all you've been through & are going through that I can hardly grasp details. What does strike me again & again as I read is how well you write & what a brilliant sense of humor you have. I'm not surprised you've survived what might have destroyed others--you have a survivor's soul.

Why did you stay with "that guy" (actually "worthless jerk" was my first choice) beyond the first month?

As one who built & passionately embraced my own small businesses, here is where I ache the most for you. The pain you've suffered here is extraordinary. I'm so sorry no one in your circle now has any sensitivity for what you've been through.

I hope you find some of the support you've been denied at home. We're pretty good at being here for each other. Keep coming back.