Don'tspeak! I just noticed you're from Brooklyn!! I am from Astoria, Queens...born and raised. I moved here to Columbus OH 7 years ago...and have come to miss NYC more and more and more with each passing day. I know NYC and most definitely Astoria have changed a lot in 7 years....it will always be my true home. I go back at least once a year....Next week being my first pilgrimage of this year. I will be looking for your post. I'm sorry if you are not feeling well. You're sister will come around...

Bicycle. Boston is a beatiful city as well. I haven't been in years...but I thought Cambridge was beautiful. I use the term "wicked bad" quite a lot actually. ;-)
I too suffered depression from a very young age. At one point around the time I was 14 my parents sent me to see some sort of specialist. I had begun acting out something fierce. My bipolar and borderline really began to stir up trouble.
As far as your family...it definitely sounds like you know what is best for yourself. It's really a pleasure to know we truly aren't alone...no matter how isolated we become.