Thank you SR friends for your words. I was enjoying a mini vacation with my sons over the weekend and was only able to glance at the responses. Freedom, thank you for sharing your story. Litehorse is right - it IS amazing. You all are.
And Kindeyes, I have been following your journey here on SR and am moved by your gentleness and wisdom. I feel like I need to gain my footing again, and peace, and will focus on that this coming week.
Hope