Bless you, my friend. I’m inspired by your post. We share similar stories. I apologize for my brevity—I’m going after another certificate.
Warren is a boss, and thank you for telling us your story. Must have been very hard to do and I can only imagine the trust and confidence it means towards the CT community. Thank you for that Q
You are brave, courageous, and truly an inspiration to all of the people with “closets full of secrets”... Please know that your brave post and seeing the wonderful, supporting comments here will help build confidence in others who want and need assistance in getting those “secrets” out so they can start their self healing...mahalo and a hui hou... (thank you and strive on)
Thanks for sharing. I think we all have a few things in our closet. Some are just more private than others. Keep it up.
God bless you, Xodus! Valentinian is a dear friend of mine and I would love to meet in person many of the other wonderful people on this list. I've had a love affair with ancient coins for 60 years, but the greatest blessings they have brought me are the wonderful, lifelong friends who have come into my life through our shared interest.
It has been so great to read all of the nice comments from everyone and to see how many lives @Valentinian has touched. To find this kind of camraderie online is truly like finding an oasis. Having gotten through what I had to go through has brought me to where I am in life and I am really joyful for every day. What I've learned more than anything, is that problems and struggles are okay (and completely normal), but what we do in spite of them is what matters.
The kindness & generous nature of one or more members in this group casts a wondrous light on members all. Congrats to all here, J.T.
I came across this thread and want to offer my words of encouragement. Your journey will inspire others as well. @Valentinian certainly has heart. Well done.
I am also glad you're well on the way to turning your life around. It's nice to have such a diverse group of people, all of us enjoying the same thing in one form or another. It gives me hope for our turbulent world.