Thank you healingme4me! Trees and nuts remind me that however much bad people do... many of the trees in my neighbourhood have seen 4 generations grow old. It's a marvel, just reminding me that I also am a marvel of biology.

Your second comment is very much to the point. I had a young friend ask today why I get upset by other people's bad behaviours towards me. I'm going to have to think about where to start explaining to someone who has it all and often wrecks what she has. Going to give that a few days until I'm less reactive.

I like that you can tell people that!!! I don't hide my horrible childhood. I just stopped talking about it because I take the best from that experience and move forward. But once in a while it catches up with me.

I spent 30 decades speaking out and trying to educate health practioners, but then the health practices got worse - and I saw friends go through cancer chemo and such...

So much is talked, but our health structures are secretive and hugely resistent to change. I talk to people about my experience only if I feel that it will be helpful to them.

I would love to have something shaped like the inside of half a walnut and polished, and I know a carpenter so one day that might be possible - if other financial priorities don't take over . I marvel at trees in storms, and especially marvel in springtime.

I admire how you have learned to express yourself flexibly and verbally. Thank you!