Reply #29: Thank you SO much for this. We also need more, FAR more "This is what you CAN do" posts.

[nolabear]

So many people on DU are down and bitter, and it's blinding them to their own power. It's heartbreaking to see. Everyone can do something to help themselves and others get better, to have more control over their lives, but when you're hurting and scared it takes a huge effort to drag up any impetus to be effective in ways that not only help you, but help and inspire those around you. I very much appreciate your post.

And to anyone who feels criticized, I say this with faith and hope. I haven't given up on you. Don't give up on you.