Thank you all for the support. It is very important to me not to feel alone, and you have made sure that I can believe that.

I realize also today that my sadness really shows progress. I have had so much fear and it has had such an impact on my life for so many years. To be sad today, and to be really grieving, feels different. It feels safe. The fear never has -- it has always paralyzed me. Today, perhaps for the first time, I'm able to make a choice. Today, undefeated, I choose to rejoice in my tears.

be well,

mtd