Wow, you are awesome, denu! You and I have only met recently. I have read your posts, and have chatted with you online. I have held you in high regard since I have met you becuase of the boldness and strength that you speak with, and I never would have supposed that you had been a victim of such attrocities. You seem to have done well in your recovery, and I applaud you for your courage. stripey had also been through a long period of abuse in her life before I met her, and I understand, somewhat, what you've been through. But I would be out of line describing her personal matters here and I'll let her post on her own if she so chooses. I feel that I have been a supporting factor in her recovery from her history though, and want to add that I intend to support your efforts here in any way possible.

Thank you, sincerely, for your bravery, boldness, and kind heart.