How does one continue writing after opening such a Pandora’s Box? I am one-hundred percent, shocked, moved, and startled by all of your responses. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I wish I could reach out and help all of you the way you deserve, but I have no way of reaching out to you- I don’t know who you are. I am going to continue writing, but I wanted to wait, giving everyone the opportunity to respond. After three days and eighty-eight responses, I feel we can move forward together. But I wanted to say two things before we do:

There are several readers out there who posted some pretty heavy secrets, things that have apparently been weighing down on you for quite some time. If you need help, please, take advantage of the listeners far more knowledgeable and trained than I. It’s free, confidential, and can help you move forward.

1-800-SUICIDE
1-800-273-TALK (A Confidential Hotline)
1.800.656.HOPE (The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

You are all beautiful, bold, and brave for sharing what you did and responding to each other by reaching out with words of comfort, understanding, and similarities. Some secrets made me smile while others drove me to tears, and even some that left me breathless. I love you all.
Thank you.

Cheers, cats.