ok s_e... thanks for taking lead... it'll take me a few days to respond.. i want to take my time and answer as complete as i can but not overly long either...

i can relate to alot... its been my experience that it takes a fierce will to get through this, but you've come out the other side... i like to think i have also... i can think of a few indicators off hand, but i'll save it for the response section...

Kudos to you... i know its a beast... thanks for this post and sharing... this is great!

ive felt so isolated all these years... finally, one other! ... gave up on that dream awhile back.. forgot about it altogether... just to have one other who could relate...

that in itself is a chunk of healing...