For me, the ability to write long posts with readers in mind makes journaling possible. Have never found it effective to write just for myself, just to "hear" my own voice. I can not begin to say how many times in the last month I have typed and edited long posts to this thread, read them, gained clarity, solace or perspective from them, and then deleted them as much too personal, egocentric or revealing of that about myself I don't really want held up to public scrutiny.

Thanks for being here. Your care and attention matters in ways and gives a gift you may not always be aware you are offering that is in addition to your cherished responses to my asking for care and concern for my parents.

Janie