"When I was younger, so much younger than today...
I never needed anybody's help in any way....
But now those days are gone and I'm not so self assured,
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors"

"And now my life has changed in oh, so many ways...
My independence seems to vanish in the haze.
But every now and then I feel so insecure,
I know that I just need you like I've never done before.."

Those words have really hit home for me this week. Monday I came here a beaten man.. Ready to just say "F-it!" and throw in the towel but be damned if I didn't find people who stepped right up when I needed it!

Those people know who they are and they have my gratitude and thanks. It was their help that is inspiring me every day, showing me that life, while it is tough right now, will get better if I just take time for me. There are some other folks that I've met on here that really need help right now and that's what I want to do -hold out my hand to them - because we are all in this together.

Some of my real life friends have also stepped up big time and have helped me see the light. One phrase that I hear often and I think it applies to all of us here is "You Got This!". As long as we can all stand together, we're gonna be ok!!