So many wonderful posts! Dotsie...seeing you live your faith is a gift for all of us...thank you...

Orchid...how wonderful that you found your voice...I think it's very difficult for children to grow up feeling different in any way...I hope this up and coming generation will be able to realize that our uniqueness is a gift...

Madalyn...I agree with HL...it takes courage and self-esteem to post our words here...you rock! One techinque that I know works is to write down your accomplishments every day...you can set a number...but at least 5 or 10...they don't have to be huge things...even posting on BWS is an accomplishment...then beside each accomplishment...acknowledge yourself by writing why it is important or why it makes you proud...this step really shows you your courage and strength...a third step is to look in the mirror and say..."Madalyn, I am proud of you for_____"

Try it and let me know what you think...