I'm sorry, I didn't mean to imply you had to explain your life or justify your views to me. I get the feeling that you aren't looking for sympathy and a hug. I'm not sure what to say that wouldn't sound trite and contrived. And I'm sure you don't want my sympathy although I have compassion for what you've been through. I can offer friendship, support, and honesty. You're intelligent. You have courage. It took courage to survive all that. It took courage to write that post. You can repair the damage. You can define your own life now. Your own future. None of us can change the past.