Not sure I ever told you guys that.
But given the holiday that has just passed I thought it a good time to say it.
Last summer when depression sank its ugly teeth into my core you guys were "here" to prop me up. Not sure I ever really said then what a comfort all of your kind words were to me. Whether it was one of you telling me you had been there or another of you just saying *hugs*, it all mattered. It all made a difference.
I can't say for sure what caused the episode. Maybe it was a singular event, maybe it was a slow winding up of years of unanswered pain, maybe it was just my brain's chemistry not mixing right, maybe it was all these things.At the same time, I can't say for sure what exactly caused the teeth of that depression loosen their grip on me.
But , I do know this. What I learned about the human capacity for empathy and compassion is truly astounding. Such kind words from people I have never even held a glance with. It would have been so easy for you all to turn away, just a click of the mouse and me and my problems could be easily ignored. God knows there were much more entertaining things to be had in computerland. But you guys didn't turn away from me. In fact, you came to me and with such kind and encouraging words you all assured me that I would see light and brightness again someday. and I have. I saw it in all of you and more and more lately I am seeing it in myself.
Thank You.