Donal's story has really touched all of us, I think. AoS, yes, I think we are generally a selfish lot. I annoy myself with my whining and griping - I don't usually care if it makes everyone else around me miserable -- shudder -- doesn't make me sound very nice. I'm alive and have every reason in the world to be happy! Time to get control of this drinking c**p and live my life. And not gamble my good health away.
Toots, I hear you - it's time to learn how to function in the real world. You're right, yes I can converse like a normal person during regular interactions. That's a nice way to look at socializing - just carry on normal conversations like we do in other areas of our lives.
Can't tell you how much I've gained from the posts today --
Beautiful post, Shoes.