Lori,

I think it's a statement in and of itself that you were worried about posting your point of view. I've felt this way as well, but I'm so opinionated and more brash then most and have come to grips with the fact I'm going to piss people off with some of the things I say.

With that being said, I view life as a battle that no one escapes from alive. Do some face darker realities then others in the battle...most certainly, but in the end we all end up the same. Some would argue that it's how we've lived and how we handled ourselves to the end that counts...and I believe in that. Is it cliche? Sadly most things in life can be considered so. Hell I think Rolex watches are cliche and prefer Patek Philippe, Omega or IWC...are they still overpriced time pieces? Sadly yes. (that was my shallow, materialistic side)

Anyway I was glad to see you share your thoughts and feelings and hope you've inspired others to share no matter if their opinion is popular belief or not...as long as it's sincere.

Eric