Dear Miss Cool,
I often wonder how much this forum helps you, and others who are sufferers, rather than carers. I can't begin to tell you how much you have helped me, personally, and maybe that, in itself, is something you get from TP....the knowledge that you have helped so many people, that you are not wasting your life and your mind, and that it is still, despite illness, serving a great purpose and imparting great insight.
I worry that because the majority of members are carers, and we moan, we describe in great detail, we talk from the other side to you, you might resent much of what is said. I know that you have been a carer, so your knowledge of both sides is such a valuable tool for a forum like this.
But, when it all boils down...I wish we could help you more. Instead, we can thank you, but I hope that's enough.
For as long as you can, please keep posting. I know I will always talk about Miss Cool...even in years to come when I look back in time to my mum's illness and talk to others about what we all went through. I will refer to this wonderful woman on a forum who taught me more than I could have imagined possible. You're a legend, and your name will be said in my family discussions for years and years to come.
Anything you ever need, we're always here for you.
Lots of love,