I'm sorry to hear you had such a bad experience in a group home, insideoutsider. That's just dreadful! We have group homes up here too. I dated a guy who worked in one for youths. He said the staff who have worked there for decades are so burnt-out they take deep drags of their cigarettes and nothing comes out.

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I have a terrible time with the word 'lazy.' It's because i have a lot of trouble with inertia due to depression and the physical weakness that results, age (56), gender (woman in menopause), and just a general tendency to enjoy stillness, peace, and quiet. I'll go to any lengths not to describe myself as lazy but i know some nasty neighbors who don't understand may well call me that behind my back.

I like the word 'integrity' above all in the English language. I feel it is the most important characteristic to have. I also like 'equanimity,' 'pyrotechnic,' 'exquisite,' 'elegant,' 'classy,' 'lovely,' and terms of endearment.