It's well-known now that online communication can be easily misunderstood, because it lacks in tone and quality compared to one-on-one conversation (where you can really get a sense of someone's empathy and caring, or any shades of the opposite).

It's good idea to remember, too, that it's kind of a gamble coming here to ask for support for very personal issues. There's never much guarantee the same people will be here from visit to visit; and everyone here is dealing with one or more big issues in their lives, at any given time.

Considering just these 2 variables, along with all the others that I know exist here, it's still beating the odds for remaining a safe and helpful arena for socializing.

I do wish I could convey effectively just how much I care about every single person---and would love to listen and help and try to ease their pain for a little while, and perhaps even give them hope. But even if I had 24 hours a day to sit and type it out, 7 days a week, I probably still would be hampered by the medium of typing. And some people would (without a doubt) accuse me of being attention-seeking, full of beans, or something like that.

For me, given all my life experiences with nasty family members, and unkind, bullying neighbours my entire childhood, this place seems pretty okay!

Sincerest (((Hugggs))), and peace of mind to all.