Dear Michelle--if it's any consolation, you spoke for so very many of us. And, no, it can't be fixed. Whatever pieces we fit back together, will
not be exactly what we were before. I am so sorry for those who have stricter work schedules, kids, AND this unreality that is dangling over
our entire community. And you are one of them.
In a vaguely related area, I posted on the other thread what was probably my last strong opinion. Here, because of you, Michelle, no strong
personal opinions, but a plea to the entire community---come back together again. Please. Some have felt there was too much emotion, some,
too little. Each has a different time schedule for healing and they do seem to clash because there are open wounds.
Anybody angry-forgive. Anybody disapproving of other's reactions-ratchet up your tolerance level. Anybody who has drifted off and only
shows up occasionally---come back home.
We are on different schedules. We are different people. But re-read Michelle's post, understand some of us will be a long time hurting,
forgo grievances, and come home to a stronger community. It's our time, now, to recognize we can't fix it---we gotta stand it. Somehow.
My personal apologies to anyone I have ever given offense to. Right now---let's be ourselves, re-group, and, even if limping, keep going.