I know that many of us get very protective of others on the BBs. I have also rushed to the defence of those I have felt were being treated unfairly, only to see later (in most cases), that the original poster was right.
Honestly, the most helpful posts I've had have been the ones that seemed at the time to be the harshest. I also thought that I needed to be heard and soothed, and I got that from a lot of people. But when I was spinning around in circles, it was not the ONLY thing I needed.
Maybe you will understand better when you've been here for two years. Well, hopefully you'll be reconciled by then.
KS is lucky to have a friend like you.
I apologize, Nicola -- I know you didn't mean it the way that my ears hear it. It's something I "get told" and it's not meant to be constructive, but dismissive. Anyway, it's been kind of a rough day and I should have kept quiet. I do appreciate the help all y'all give to this chick.