There is hope, there is help.

At times I felt alone and no one understood what I was going through. Well, that was true regarding the people around me. Other than Samantha's family and myself, the people in our circle could not understand what was wrong and eventually (over a year later), for the most part, stopped asking how she was doing or visiting. Well, she is alive and "well," but not the person she once was or ever will be again. It's sad and unfortunate, and I miss her dearly. I often wonder what goes on in her mind, to try to understand how she puts all the pieces together, or if she's even able to comprehend. I just don't know how to react or treat her sometimes. Am I doing or saying the right thing???
I have been blessed that a few people out there, just like me and you reading this, are ready, willing, and able to help. One person in particular, my new friend Bob, is there to help me and he wants to help others. I'm glad he has the time and is willing to put forth an effort to help at least one person, me. His conversations have been helpful and it's a unique perspective for someone who was the SCA survivor to describe his experience and how he thinks he might be able to help others in some way.
I know he'd like to hear from you if you'd like to hear from him.
Thanks for the support, Bob (rturri).
I also want to thank everyone else who has responded to my posts and contacted me outside of Inspire. You've been a more of a help than you'll ever know.
Thank you all!
-Aaron