Everyone here come with a past. They have a whole set of baggage they carry around. Occasionally some of the are brave enough to step out and talk about it.

If you would have told me 20 years ago that I would have to help a woman who hated me die with dignity, I would have said never. If you would have told me that I would live through an abusive relationship, broken bones and all, and eventually come to terms with it, I would have said you are crazy. If you would have told me that my sight would be robbed from time to time and I would suffer unbearable pain, I think I would have killed myself. But I didn't.

&sugarfoot I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I did not mean to make light of addiction or the passing of your step mother. I really meant if, you need to yell at someone - I am here. There is no forgiveness needed.

I will keep it together and let my brother die at home. I will keep it together and let my husband do the same. I will take joy where I find it. I leave you with a song.