This is where I am beginning here on the forum, in medias res, or in the middle of things. I don't need lengthy explanations about how things got to this point in everybody's life. It seems to me that we all have painful backgrounds or we wouldn't be here, on this forum today.

It is hard for me to jump in "in medias res" because parts of your stories are missing for me. But that's okay as long as you will be patient with me when I don't quite understand right now what got you to that point.

I was afraid to start posting because most of you know each other and have supported each other, probably some for years.

I appreciate your acceptance into the group because really, there is no where else to go. The only way for me to be able to participate with the group was to plunge right in. I didn't know of any other way to begin. So please be patient with me as I learn your names and learn more about you.

It is still a little uncomfortable for me to be here, but the more I post the better it makes me feel.

So, thank you for letting me begin in medias res. I'm sure it won't be too long before I can remember everybody's name and to be able to support you the way you have supported me.

Thanks!

Hamster