Thank you so much for this, den, gem, ashton, neit, Karen, cg, sister....

It is a constant shock to me the things that we as human beings, as women (though I would never leave our brothers in survival out of this) have to struggle through at the hands of others. It is beyond comforting to know that there are others who can share our experiences and that can understand the symptom of our terror. Our loving partners, even as they serve to help us heal, can never truly understand like another survivor can.

I take wonderful comfort in this thread as I did in confiding in my peers, in art, and in other things and, while I still hate and condemn the reasons for our connection, I see it as a huge blessing from something above that everyone feels comfortable sharing here...giving strength to everyone who has yet to find their voice.

Love and hugs to all...here and elsewhere