Thank you Dee!
I'm lucky to have a few safe havens on SR to go to when things are tough but sometimes starting an actual thread can be a bit of a heart-in-mouth experience even for this old timer!
I remember joining SR in April 2016 in absolute desparation. I was a broken woman. I had no idea whether I would get a reply or not. Just knowing another human being cared enough to say hi and welcome made my day. Finding this community saved my life. Simple as that. But I will never forget the state I was in and a few kind words of encouragement go a long way.
The written word can be harsh and can't be taken back so I'm grateful you've put this out as a reminder xxx