External validation is one of those bizarro things.  A need that many humans have but most of us wish we didn’t (like a constant craving for chocolate that can never be sated).  In self-help land you’ll frequently hear people talk of letting go of the need for external validation. Because, of course, we should all [...]

Thank you to everyone for sharing your kind thoughts, well wishes and personal stories – both here and on Twitter.  I was truly touched by it all and yes, it did help.  A lot. I was in a dark place yesterday.  Trying not to be.  But I was. I prefer to not spend too much [...]