These remarks are addressed to others who may find themselves in some immediate, time critical crisis, but who, seeing how this thread morphed, might fear reaching out to one immediate possible resource. Don't let it stop you.

I have absolutely no regrets about starting this thread. This thread, as threads do, quickly took on its own character and became irrelevant to me. But the validation and support I garnered from people in this cyber-community right in the immediate moment that I needed it has value beyond measure.

It takes time to mobilize your inner resources and your 3-D resources and supports. Mudcat held my hand until I could get those in place, and that played a critical role in helping me.

This cyber-community is not a substitute for 3-D support. But it can be a vital bridge.