Life has changed, and I choose to grow from it.

[SH_]

Mach1 thank you so much for your support and wise words.

We have met so to speak in the large social circle. As I was reading, saw between a line.
I am not part of the social circle so you did not see me, but it is a pleasure.
Soon I will return to aquaint myself.

Lance, thank you for the encouragement and assists to ensure I was reading closely. Repetition always makes for better learning retention and seeing the point.

RosaLinda, I appreciate the kind words and look forward in a manner of speaking to being neighbors soon over in the "life after D" neighborhood.

My dear friend roist.
Thank you for dropping by and as always your encouragement and wise words.

Mach,
I do want to share my thoughts in response and had planned to do so this evening, but d18 just returned form a social event that she has looked forward to and she is having a breakdown.
My post to Phoebe, explains some of it. D18 has come a long way, but still struggles with many of the same challenges as we are discussing as it relates to me.

She is crying, because of how alone she felt tonight in a group of "friends" and she says the pain is so intense that she is thinking of just not going out anymore.
UGH!!! It hurts to see this, because I know exactly how she feels.

I will journal more later as it is late.

But thank you for all of the support and I do look forward to the opportunity to chat of this and get your perspective and wisdom.

Sleep tight everyone, and to any LBS that is reading this and struggling.
Know that you will get through the dark time.
How long it takes to do so, is up to you and how much work you are willing to do.
DB will teach you sound principles.
It is up to you to put it into practice.
What do you have to lose in trying it eh?

My prayers are with each of you this night.