First welcome!!! I also enjoyed reading your post. I think it is healthy to get to the point in your life where you do not hate anyone just the borg. I feel those in leadership are the ones that are responsible for misleading the rank and file publishers. Most publishers truly beleive that they are doing what is right, but they are just being controlled by a male dominated, repressive religion. JMO
Your descriptions of never feeling like you fit in touched me deeply. How very isolated many of us felt! I am glad you've figured out that the Borg was making you sad and the remedy was to leave and to LIVE!
I look forward to your contributions to the board.
TWO YEARS WOW ! you should of joined us from the beginning. I hope you enjoy your time with us all and make loads of new friends and of course get the support that you need.
Hi goofy and welcome. Enjoyed reading your experience. You have nothing to be ashamed of. You had to do what you had to do under your circumstance. I always enjoyed going out even when I was a witness, its just that, I carried it to far at times. I would stretch the envelope with my conduct. Enjoy your stay and join us at the chat room.
I'm glad you got the courage to post (it does take courage the first couple of times, then it's like talking with friends at a local pub, like you described)
Come join us in chat sometimes. We really get to act silly there!