Thanks Donna ~ WOW, I like that teacher that helped Derrick in 1st and 2nd grade. I remember my third grade teacher, in front of the whole class, said she wished she could break open my head and pour some common sense and knowledge into me. I was called stupid by my classmates as my teacher set the example, put in the back of the classroom and never called upon to answer any questions. I got F's and almost failed 3rd grade until I told the Principal what happened. Mrs. Cook, was her name. I remember exactly the scene, how she sat, what she looked like and what she said and how the students responded. But that was back in the early 50's.

I will think about what you suggested. One of my closest friends, whom I helped daily with her mobility issues and care of her cats for two years, found out I was taking an anti-psychotic and told me she never wanted me near her again, in her home, etc. She said she had never seen any evidence I was psychotic but it scared her. I tried to explain to her that it was being used off-label and not for psychosis, but it didn't matter, the damage was already done. So, I am a little leery of informing anything else about myself. I will just hope that, with time, the Lamictal will help me in that respect. I will continue to stay away from the residents that live here for the time being.However, if the subject ever comes up again, I might talk about it, will see.

This is not a caring group of women I live with and I have seen what they will do to those less fortunate here. The gossip is cruel. The two friends that are avoiding me are in their late 80's, so will leave it be for now and see what happens. It was a helpful suggestion, Donna, if I lived in a more caring group of tenants, it might work. In two years after my bankruptcy discharge, I will be leaving here for a fresh start in another county far from here.

Blue