I belonged to a mental health support group at Veteran Hospital and a civilian support group at Christ Hospital. They are so different. In groups I would say what you see is what you get. My mother being from Italy has taught us survivor skills through laughter. My childhood was a difficult one. A mother learning English and father who cheated on my mom. I have so many stories I could tell about my life, but love always wins. You have to forgive others and yourself and not carry the pain. Let it go. It only holds our ability to be ourself. I did prison ministry, nursing homes, children that are homeless and many other interest. I love to observe people and guess what makes them unique. I would have to write a book to share my life, but not motivated. I like one on one sharing so I don't become over burden. I love God, Jesus and Holy Spirit. I learned so much from the Holy Scriptures and sharing my thoughts. This has been my survival. God does not disappoint. Noone can take that away from me. What the doctors think about this I don't care God wins over them and I make this very clear. I'm not a preacher or push my beleifs on others. I walk with whatever the Spiritual gifts that I receive. Love is the greatest of all of them. Love yourself and forgive those who think your not for real. Tom.