I can fully empathize with the emotional pain of being alone--yet, sometimes it is a blessing. Bad company can be rather difficult and present other issues. I also empathize with the physical side to all of this. I am here in NYC where winters can be challenging--lots of changeability to the weather and sometimes snow--which turns dirty fast. Three weeks ago I had a shave biopsy on my shin and I am angry that its taking long to heal and I also wonder if it affected my neuropathy. I will try to be patient--the dermatologist and my primary care doctor said healing could take a few months. However, the foot pain has been waking me up in the middle of night and so I turn on the radio and try to distract myself. I will not take any medicine--at least not at this point.

My company is my dog. She has really bonded with me. I hope all of you achieve some modicum of wellness and wholeness. We must keep working on it.