Thanks lc - I feel there is a lot in common in our situations too.
And I'm always hanging out for your updates and generous and insightful words of advice and encouragement.
Your willingness to respond to me here has really been one of the few things (apart from reading DR) that has got me through so far. Sometimes I get so down I don't know what to do... but I cry and then pull myself back together knowing that everyone here has been through the same thing. And I particularly think of you and your positive attitude, and how you've handled things, and it gives me the determination to keep on going.
Your description of the developments leading up to R talk are just what I needed to hear. It's all too easy to try to rush things. I will take my time.
