This cyber-respite sometimes feels a bit odd because we have so many different types of people here, but make no mistake about it, this place is like a hunting cabin deep in the wintry woods, far from intrusion by "those who can't understand". We have young and old, men and women, carepartners and PWP, family and friends. It doesn't matter if you are agnostic or ultra-religious, what color your skin is, marital status, sexual orientation Rich or poor, a thief or a saint, etc, etc.
Here, we all share the ravages of a terrible disease. Some are just out of the gates, some are ready to leave us, some are bitter, right nasty at times; some are optimistic, loving and gentle. You need not look to far to see who is who, for we all share a common destiny; one which molds us , transforms us, changes us by slight amounts or by giant steps, every day.
Our prescence in front of this hearth is universal. Understand that we are here to help and not hinder and you will benefit from being here. Whatever our differences, we can always have something to learn and share about our commonalities. cs