I started posting here because of the overwhelming sense of relief of being with others who could understand "me". No one IRL has walked a mile in my shoes except for the people here - the understanding and caring has never been equaled anywhere else. I have friends here now - people that have been there during my dark times, and they still care about me.....I find that amazing. They've seen "me" and are still around.

Being supportive is being able to have empathy and understanding for others who are having difficulties - just being there is sometimes enough.

I think everyone posts here looking for the same thing - a place to call home where they are accepted for who they are.

Mary Alice