I wrote this in a thread but wanted you all to know how much finding this board has meant to me.
"Jiffy, when I first started reading the posts on this site, I was grateful that I found a place where everyone was open, knowledgeable and cared about each other. I needed a place like this where I could express how alone I felt, how nervous and unsure I was about having this surgery and whether or not I was capable of doing something so drastic...that was entirely for me. I have been working hard on my issues of low self-esteem but I have always done everything for everyone else.
I have a great family and counselor but I really needed to talk about my fears with people that understood more then most. I knew that this "adventure" would be no walk in the park and I was afraid and insecure...
Now, having talked about those things and having been heard and reassured, I feel soooo much better! I'm able to relax knowing that with all the struggles of post-op, I can come here and get the support I'm sure I will need.
I do know what I want, I have wanted this...and fought for it for 3 years. I am no longer afraid of doing what I need to because I don't feel like I am alone anymore...I have this board and you all!
A place where I could even be my silly self and not be asked to leave!
thanks,
Angela"