Hello to all.

[imnotthere]

Hi iamnotther! I am glad you are here.  I just joined for a few of the same reasons.  Looking to connect with people who are open and real. I haven't given up, but people can hurt and disappoint.  I'm so glad there is a safe haven where we can take off the mask. I believe that this will be the one place where I won't hear the constant voice in my head saying if they really knew me, they wouldn't like me.  I haven't spent much time here yet, or gotten to know a lot of people, but it takes me a little while to crawl out of my shell. Looking forward to knowing you.  All the best!

Junia

Hello Junia,
   I have the same take on people not being able to be what they can or are capable of. Eye contact, honest, affection, and the ability to accept all as brothers and sisters.
Life is about change, so some grow better as time is all you really have to work with. We all have only so much time to "spend" on what we value. I think that the most
beneficial and rewarding use of ones' only true possession is the nonjudgmental acceptance of others for who and what they are. Some may be at their best or worst, but
as you interact with others and learn what is worth your time being given to one another you gain wisdom and love. Might be John Lennon that said give me truth, give
me love. Pretty well sums it up.
    My best.