Hi again Possums.

All I know is how I handled it. I wrote about 4-5 different emails over a period of about a week and sent none of them. I found that I really needed the 'personal touch' . Having written all those unsent emails helped me to get my thoughts in order. I was lucky I suppose in that the women I told (2 sisters, 1 sister in law and a friend) all just let me speak and didn't interrupt. They were probably shocked! One sister actually thought I was going to give her "good news".

Does that sound any good to you? I'm glad I spoke with my gals. It was hard and I cried a lot whilst I got my story out but as I'd warned them upfront that I would cry, they were really good about it. We cried, hugged and they each, in their own way, offered support whenever, whereever and however I needed it.

I'm hoping that as your friends had previous difficulties, they will be even more 'on side' with you than my gals who have all procreated with wanton abandon!

I'll let you know how the counselor goes. It's gotta be better than what I'm doing.