in all kindness thanks again Lenny, i'm training myself to thank those or that which is most gracious and responsible for what i receive.. that is yourself, those here at PC and those many in the world whom ive been fortunate enough to share conversations with at key times..

Pegs, good point i think, there is a variety of causes for the struggle we all face.. if we are a victim of abuse or bullying or any other oppressive act, we've had this life thrust upon us, often at an age so young that we lacked the knowledge to process the information correctly... this 'out of whackness' then became a stumbling block in our growth process and though our hearts are the hearts of wounded children, our minds must perform as adults...

this inner struggle becomes a mainstay in our lives and we adopt the notion that 'this is who we are'

but in truth within each of us is still that innocent child waiting to be healed.. we make a choice when we choose better health for ourselves..

this statement is not intended to reflect cases of brain damage caused by trauma, but rather the general effects of bullying IMHO

thank you for caring all..