1) I've learned that sharing and caring is a gift that can be freely given and not taken for granted or abused.

2) I've learned that the more I share my "story", the more I heal. Each time I share, the relation or hope it gives another pulls away a piece of the stored ugliness bit by bit. When I give relation and understanding, I rid a bit of ugly.

3) I've learned that I'm not by myself, isolated and standing alone in this world, as far as experience goes; unfortunately for those who have been where I have.

4) I've learned that I can be honest about what's happened to me and there are really people who care, aren't afraid to hear me, or won't rebuff me.

5) I've learned that people won't turn me away for being me which includes sometimes whiney, angry, sad, depressed. That someone will always accept every aspect of me, and care to help me through...not just for a moment but continually. That still amazes me.