I think we must be careful with that, PEI. If we focus on examples from our own individual sitch, they can be taken the wrong way. What works for one doesn't necessarily work for another.
Agreed. Again.
It'y why I believe it's important to get as many perspectives out there as possible. I will never tell anyone to stay put or run for the hills. That is a choice only an individual can make. But I will not shy away from posting about my story and what works/is working for me (I'll add the caveat "MY OPINION ONLY ... NOT A PRO ... DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU"). I'm in a much better place than I was when I hit these boards back in March and I think these boards exist as a place to provide support in various ways, not just reiterate platitudes and say "Read the Book". I also understand that the mods have been hitting heavy lately, and I could fall victim to the "cleansing" at any given time. I have yet to fully understand why some posts/threads are being pulled.
Holding onto anger to punish someone else, is like lighting yourself on fire to get smoke in their eyes ~ 25yearsmlc