Originally Posted by
gurlie214 
....yet here I sit at 40 and I'm still talking about it! Anyway, after logging in yesterday and reading about CanfixONLYme's AH passing away, Bobcat2000 losing her daughter due to an intoxicated driver, and lisabr's brother's overdose, I just had to reach out and say I am so sorry for all of the pain. I wish so much that I could do something to take it away, and I am always, always here to listen and be a shoulder to cry on. I mean that. if anyone ever needs someone to listen! I just want you all to know that! We are all in this together. I am so sorry so many of you are hurting. 
Love, Catherine Oh gosh I know how you feel... I was very active on this forum for weeks - and feel sometimes I just need a break. It can become all consuming which is not healthy either! I also grew up with an alcoholic dad and it was all we spoke about!!! Either Dad was not drinking or Dad was drinking and our lives moved in these circles! And YES - Still talking about it aged 38!!!
But thank you for your kind words to everyone here!