Helena...

how are you?? just wanted to send some 's your way!!!

My very own thread!! Thanks, you are really so sweet to ask, and I wanted to thank you as well as the numerous other people who responeded to my post yesterday. I'm actually feeling much better after just coming out and saying what has been bothering me for so long, it's amazing how theraputic it was to just start being honest with myself and how I was truly feeling. I'm alwasy so worried that I have to keep this strong facade on for everyone to see, and the thought of letting on that I'm not all that I seem just kinda scared me. What scared me more though was the thought of feling this way forever and never doing anything about it until it just completely ate away at me on the inside.... So I'm finally taking the first step, and right now it just feels good to be more honest with myself and my own expectations.

All of your concern and support really makes me feel lucky to be a part of such a loving group of people! I can't tell you how much you all mean to me, even if I've never met you in person. I feel like crying sometimes just fom the sheer outpouring of genuine kindness that comes from everyone here - so thank you all again - MANY HUGS for a girl who really appreciates all of your well wishes and help!!! Thank you all again for being there for me!!!

that's what we're here for!!!