Yeah I know! It doesn't even matter what he does now, I am just like OH IT'S DAWWSONNN! Though I do love that he's going for the darker roles. That ending was nuts.

Oh NOOOOO! THAT guy from the really long email?

Did anyone watch SVU this week? Holy crap I just finished it on Hulu. It is insane as always, and I definitely did not expect THAT celeb guest star.

Oh my gosh I loved that show. Were bras necessary with that show?? She kicked ass with her boobs flying aroudn. I remember a lot of skimpy tops and high kicks. It was risque and I loved it.

That it is.

I hope it NEVER comes.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Life is very unfair sometimes. But we manage to carry on.. and be quite prolific at doing so. Hugs for you.

Awww. It's not pathetic, it's just smart planning!

Are there hair or professional stylist schools in your region? Will they offer haircuts at discounted rates (if they're still training students)?

I will remember that. I really, truly appreciate this!

OMG HOW ARE THERE ALREADY 49 comments on this thread???!?!!?!

Thank you so much! I was sitting here hoping that somebody out there would know what it's like or have a similar experience. Most times I've just felt so isolated, and I'm pretty sure most of my friends know to either 1)not bring up my family or 2)probably think they're dead.

Thank you for your kind words. I really hope it works out— my parents were generally cool people until THAT happened. It's been half a decade, and I'm a grown ass woman now. Normally I try to avoid thinking about it, but... I do need to deal with this and I want a healthy resolution!

You described the problem basically. In some ways, I feel like us getting along (which we manage, somehow, sometimes) means we put a giant fuzzy pink blanket over what has happened and act really nicely to each other. Both parties are trying incredibly hard, which is great (but... not real? or is it?). Any discussion…

Yeah. We're in that "trying phase" now. Where we get over-excited, the retreat, then give each other space, then repeat! We definitely have rough patches and stuff to iron out (ugh, there is SO MUCH stuff that went on in the 4 years, you know?). I am trying to contain my excitement and keep my expectations realistic.…

I think I'm okay! But you know, every time we make contact or I let them into my life a bit... I do get flighty. And I swear that my thinking gets disrupted and confused for a few days. I do worry that they'll reject me now somehow. I'm okay generally and I can handle myself. But I wish it was easier. Ha!

Well, it was four years ago. I was raped in college and pursued legal action. They didn't support that... also because they worked for the school I went to which made it at tricky situation. On top of that, there's some cultural judgment there.

Well, the chardonnay has been flowing all night. I'm down.

So... I'm the only one who's been disowned?

I. Love. Moscatos!