Thanks, javachik- and I'm pretty good at beating back other people's crazy with my logical mind, but in the dark, when all my thoughts swirl around and there's nowhere to escape... that's when the trouble starts. The ativan is quite good at slowing that all down so my brain can catch up/escape it, so that's good.

Hmm, metaphor's a little tortured there, but you know what I mean?

I absolutely know what you mean. But this person and her crazy expectations don't get to define the meaning of "good friend".

What java said, Nora. Don't let her get to you!

I have never met you in person but I happen to think you're a fantastic friend and person.

I've spent a fair amount of time with you and I can vouch for your awesomeness.

Nora's awesomeness is a universal constant.

Nora is da BOMBEST!

Nora, you amaze me continuously with your generosity and warm-heartedness. She is wrong like a wrong thing.

Thanks guys. I know I was trolling a bit for validation, but I really needed that.

I think I will email the mutual friend to let her know that I've been thinking about her. I've been somewhat paralyzed with the awfullness of the health news and the fact that there's nothing I can do about it. but I will just reach out to let her know I'm in her corner. Won't mention B.

Today - walking slowly and casually behind David Morse.

{{{Nora}}} I'm sorry that you're upset. Your friend sounds like she is the one that is not a good friend.

We're at Mom's this weekend. It is amazing what a weekend of quiet, with actual sleep and the complete lack of screaming and slamming doors can do to restore one's sanity. I actually feel like I can start tackling the task of packing when we get home today.