This is the second year I've almost forgotten to commemorate the blog's anniversary. Well, last year I did forget but got around to it a couple of days later. What's happened is that since my withdrawal anniversary date is February 9 that date has overshadowed this one. But I do like to mark the blog's anniversary date too since this blog has truly allowed me to move through the darkest and most difficult time of my life with some grace and gratitude. I don't know what I would have done without this blog. I'm incredibly grateful, too, for all my readers who have in turn told me how much the content on this blog has helped them as well. I've often said that the blog has helped me as much as it has helped any reader. … [click on title to read the rest]