JT
Interestingly enough I also know of a few sisters that have turned to one another for "comfort," and while I can relate to the desire that we all have as humans to be touched, held, etc. I am strictly d***ly. But I do understand what you are talking about.
The thing that has always amazed me about the organization is the total imbalance of brother-to-sisters and the weird impact it has on the ways we interact with one another. I cant tell you how many times I have been at an assembly, convention, wedding, visiting another congregation and had some brother stare me (or one of my friends down) but act like they were too afraid to speak. Or maybe it is a little ego thing I dont know.
In any event, I will keep reading
Honey