GSM your first paragraph could have been written by me! I haven't managed the box yet though. My experiences, I think, have been overshadowed by the sudden loss of my son. I think it has put everything else in the background. Now I am in the area of "keep hold of nurse for fear of finding something worse" I think that is the quote. I keep panicking about the next unforeseen disaster waiting to hit me. Logic simply doesn't work.
Scardycat no need to open up if you don't feel able. Maybe you will one day, maybe not. No rules on this thread, each must do what is right for them.
I understand your DGD, put on a brave face all the time while hurting inside.
Doodle I understand. I mentioned it in the thread because I thought the new person may not know about PMs and also I think some don't get an email to say there is a PM. I do so don't need to look. Its a difficult one but we don't have rules, just do what we can to help each other.
Yes, I really have had some awful things in my life, including more hospital stays that I could list! However, I am fortunate that in most ways I can put it behind me (not all!) and be grateful that in spite of all the hurt and pain I now have a pretty good life and the best family in the world. No, don't argue I do 
Seems like quite a few of us are on here because of childhood issues. Unfortunately some also have had adult issues. I suppose we wouldn't be here if life had been easy.
I don't have an iPad!! I need a full keyboard, can't cope with the small ones. I even have a laptop stand so the keyboard is in the right position. Don't think I'm a luddite though but I might be.
Now to get ready for online morning service, the advantage being that I can drink coffee at the same time. Not sure we will be back in church until DH has had his second knee done.
