Dear Lisa:

It is okay. Take as long as you need or want. There is no requirement that you comment on Lisa’s Story, you don’t have to. If you have the time and inclination, do. Not otherwise.

You and I have a lot in common. Telling your story helped me gain a new understanding of myself. Like you, I believe, I experience and have experienced for decades, since early childhood, a Low Distress Tolerance. Often troubled, often bothered, depleted, tired, otherwise occupied, unavailable.

I moved around a lot, like you, lived in rented rooms until I was almost 50. My distress levels were high on an ongoing basis. Like you, I suffered a whole lot. And so, I understand you not having the time and energy to attend to this thread. I understand things feeling too-much-to-handle.

anita