Isha dear,

Again you have written what should be a core post (yes, make it a stickie!) My big take on what you have written is that too often we see this as "me" and not often enough as "us". Shaedow's very touching post (yes, girl, you got to me with that one) really drove that home for me. It's funny, but both my wife and I agree that I'm much more communicative (and easy to talk to) when I'm in my comfy clothes. (Maybe that's in part due to my shedding that hide-bound, uptight male exterior?)

Paula, we've learned so much from your experience, and your post is a great addition to this conversation.

Thank you all for this thread.

Hugs,

Claire