....love the avatar....much like the one sitting on my mantle. I think the subject is emotionally exhausting. Mental, and emotional barriers, do not come down easily. I, too, fully intend to master that beast, not just for myself, but for others. Will it be easy??? No!!!! Will I need help???? Yes.

There is definately help here to be had. It is true that my association with the people here have stayed my hand more than once. And I do need to read about it. I need to be reminded. I also need to KNOW that I do not struggle ALONE. Somehow, it makes me feel more normal, more human, more accepted. I hope, and pray, that I can help. OK...enough...