Quote Originally Posted by just_annie
So... where does that leave me (and others in the same spot)? Feeling as though no matter what i will ultimately end up having to "choose" a side or will be "not as trusted" because i am still friends with so and so, etc. No one should have to go through that in a place that they love and feel secure... nothing is left if they do.

So, when that happens (and human nature i'm sure it is just a matter of time) i will leave... being once again wiser for the knowledge, friendship and love shared and mourning for lose of the same...
I hope that doesn't happen, annie. You would be dearly missed.

The only "lesson" that's been taught by all this is that cruel vindictiveness hurts more than just the target at which it was initially aimed.