Here's a platitude: It sounds impossible, but fortunately, we tend to do that.

Where's "over there?" There may be Browncoats in the area who can smooth the road for you (maybe scout jobs, get your resumé and contact data to the right people, maybe even offer you used schoolbooks to save money).

We here are a family of a sort. What does that mean if we can't ease each other's troubles for a spell?

Platitudes are the worst...so I won't say any.

But lots of *hugs* & *pats* and hope you start feeling more hopeful.

*HUG*, I'm sorry that's all I can do, but please know that we are here to listen any time you need us.

Hey shinytalent,

Dear, why do you feel you have to report something sunny? Do you not know you can be yourself here? I so hope you do! No need to be chipper all the time; ours is a friendly 'verse; if you feel like crying, just cry, and we'll be there for you. No shame, no facades; just you, and what you need to share, and us gathered around you. Does that seem right to you?

I will, as requested, spare you all the aforementioned platitudes, which tell people how everything will work out for the better, and yada, yada, yada. Quite frankly, I've always found that a bit insulting myself. I guess because it presupposes some grand plan in which trials are meant to be heaped on you a'plenty for some alleged greater purpose. And, honestly, from what I hear you say, I see nothing really fair or equitable about the hand you've been dealt. I'm not sure that really means something; it ought to, though.

I really understand you're afraid; and I'm afraid I cannot take thay away, either. Gee, I'm not much of a help. All I can really say is, that in the short time we've interacted, you have left your shininess on my porch many a time. And I'm not really sure what that means, either. I guess what I'm trying to say is, that you may be lost in the woods, but being truly shiny in your soul, I think that you, like a real firefly, have enough light in you to make it out, even when alone for a while.

You are, in the strictest sense, of course not truly alone, in that I like to think we're here for you. But, while saying that, I full well realize that you have now a path before you that, when it comes down it, you probably have to walk alone for a spell. But we're nonetheless very near. Near enough to see your light, ever shiny. All you need but do, is cry out softly, and we'll hear it, and we'll rush over to comfort you, best as we can. Please, know that, okay?

Oh Shiny.... I can't tell you things will get better even though they will.. I promise. Love is a hard thing when you are far away from someone you love especially when you miss them so bad.... If you really want to be there then nothing can stand in your way... As long as he wants you there and you want to be there just go.... worry about everything else after you get there... THE KEY IS BEING TOGETHER... Life is only as good as we make and we are the only ones who can make that decision for ourselves.

BIG BIG HUGS

poor shiny! That's a lot to get through. Wish I could help in some way, but I can't so...*bighugs*