I am so far behind in this thread again. I skim when I can and think reassuring/happy/commiserating/loving thoughts at your posts and then forget what I wanted to say when I finally have time to sit down and respond. But I'm thinking the things!
OMG IT ME
Apologies I am very bad at peopling lately*. If I haven't been in touch or responded to any of the things it's because my brain does not always remember that my thoughts don't automatically translate into responses on the internet.
*For values of lately that the children on TikTok would be HORRIFIED by because I probably mean since before many of them could form long-term memories.