I have been on this forum and the old Brain Talk and have tried where I could to help people, be supportive and share any ideas that I was either aware of, or that had helped others I know. I have appreciated the friendships, suggestions and support I have received in return here. For that, I am most grateful. That the well being of this forum is being reduced to the level it seems to be becoming, is a real disappointment to me.

I plan to take a long break from this site. Those of you who know me, have my email address and I would welcome hearing from you. For those who don't know me well, Moderator Curious has my outside email address. If I can help you, or just be a sounding board, please do not hesitate to write.

Meanwhile, for those from our old site, you may do well to remember that even our beloved Billye (Silverlady) was once at a point of despair. I hope this posting will not anger or hurt her, as she has enough on her plate. She has seen several unresponsive doctors in my area and has had a terrible, terrible time getting help. She is finally getting the help she needs, but look how long it has taken and what it took to get it-intervention by a member of this forum to get her into the Mayo Clinic. She is one of the most gracious and kind people I know, and I know she would be sensitive to anyone going through similar circumstances.

My wish on leaving this forum, is that those of you who are suffering will find a path to make your pain at least tolerable and give you a new lease on life. For some here, I hope that you might bring yourselves to a place where you are more tolerant of those who are frustrated and suffering... It is a lonely, overwhelming road and the only people who really understand are those on a similar walk in life...

Good luck to all of you. You will not be far from my thoughts...

Cathie