Well, after 10 months of being a resident on this forum, the time has come for me to move on. When i first joined, i used to visit 2 - 3 times a day and it was a great help reading stories from others and sharing experiences etc., and even when my youngest was ill last November, you were all there for me, giving me support and encouragement - i will never forget this.


As some of you might remember i started up a charity called Local Opportunities & Awareness of Down's syndrome in January 2002. However, due to a nasty b* who basically turned the committee members against me, i resigned on December 20th. Again, you were all here for me.


However, on February 1st, not being content with sitting at home, relaxing, i started up another project called Positive Aspects. Its a free bimonthly email newsletter for anyone who has an interest in any disability, mental health issues and/or illness from anywhere in England. It has taken off to the point i now have 1500 people registered and get about 20 new members a day.


So, the time has come for me to move on. I will still visit from time to time and i will never forget you all.


If any of you want to get my email newsletter, just mail me on [email protected] and i'll send it.


Good luck to you all and thanks for being here for me when i needed you. Through Positive Aspects, i now feel a completely new person and last week, when my friends little girl was sick right in front of me, i helped her, rather than run away. In fact i was more calm than my friend - something i never thought possible.


I am happy to say after 38 years, i think i've finally got control of this b* thing called emet! - until the next outbreak, anyhow!


Love and best wishes


Trudy x x