Note on previous entry [personal entry]
The previous post, having, I pray, served its purpose, is now under lock and key. If, however, anyone believes that a parent they know might see themselves in it, and benefit from it, I will happily make it available; just PM me. To those who responded in writing, my heartfelt thanks. I did not reply because my purpose was not to seek pity, or even empathy, for myself. My purpose was to make parents who, in these stressful times, might've become as self-absorbed as I was, take another, longer look at their children. And to the many of you who did not reply in writing, but instead said silent prayers or gave your kids that extra kiss--thank you. You are helping to prevent this from happening to another child, another family.