Wow...You want memory from me?? Ok Ryan, I will try since it is you who asked. Just because you are so kind to all.
My first experiance was just after my father died. It really shook everybody up so I was just looking for something on the net that might help or distract. I found this place.
The first people who reached out were Sweetcrusader, Ozzie, Fuzzybear, Leslie, Sky, Estersvirtue, Butterflylady, and Rudylizard. All were very wonderful.
btw...I could remember a couple but I had to cheat and look.
I could not believe that strangers actually showed more caring than my "friends" and family.