Hi John, I can relate completely. I've lived a full life, have had much joy and happiness intermingled amongst 40yrs or more of pain. I agree our stories are worth sharing. I believe life is for living, pain has on many occasions held me back, pushed me down & trampled me in the dirt, but I prevail. I will give my all for as long as I can.

We, my husband and I have recently been adopted lol. A young 21 year old girl, with many many lifelong emotional issues & drug abuse has become a large part of our lives. She brings much joy to our little family. She who has been abandoned by her own. I'm not sure how long she will live with us, there are many obstacles to cross, but for now, she has lived with us since August 18th, it feels like a lifetime and she has become family.