Greetings!

My intention with this string is to start a virtual support group for some of us newbies who are unattached as yet, sort of like the one with parents of BP kids.

I am a 32 BPII who is recently separated, and hasn't worked for over 3 years. I'm the one who has been posting about my experience applying for disability benefits. After a pretty scary time a year ago including hospitalization, I am a testimony to there being hope: I am now stabilized enough to be looking for work again. Had a major disappointment yesterday since I lost a job I had been told I had, because I'm not bilingual. Before, the devastation would have had me hiding in a blue-mood hole. Today was another interview, though, and I am hopeful that a new job offer will be my present from Santa! I love animals, movies, music, craft projects, and books, and am lonely for friends, other people like me. Those who see me physically have a hard time understand the struggles that go on inside, and when I need support most is when it is the hardest to put the effort out to get to a physical group. So here I am, hoping at what the web will bring. If I find one friend, I will be happy, and I think I already have! :D Take care of yourselves, all.

--sometimes dizzy Linda, looking for the good despite the bad