Or thank the Great Spirit, whatever.
This place has helped me heal more than anything else I have tried. All of your stories, triumphs, even the setbacks are inspiring.
For once in my life I feel like "YES, I can go on!!" There is so much out there!
I never imagined how long it takes that mentality to leave you when you are born in. It takes a long time folks!
Oh and a special thanks to Oompa and JK. You made me realize I do care more about others than I thought I did. Also A&W, Avi, Priest, Abandoned, this list could go on forever---it's such a HUGE site.
Actually everyone who has ever posted their story, it has hit a note with me. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You woke up my emphathic side. Now I want to do something tangible to help. What do I do?
It has been in the back of my mind to study psychology and help those of us who were born in and pretty messed up. My only question is: Could I handle it? I take other people's problems as my own. I can't separate another person's pain from my own. Maybe I'm just a masochist but I think it's more than that.
Anyhoo, I'll just continue to participate here. I should have done it years ago.