Oh well said Emma-Bear *hugs* I have been agonizing over the lack of defense on our parts... that neither of us spoke up regarding the slanderous and untrue things that were said (because really, it would have made more of a fuss). You did that wonderfully and in a mature fashion (and for what it is worth I have the same hope, not sarcastic or malicious but truthfully).
Anyway one last birthday wish from me as it is still your birthday over here: Remember that at the very least (and I know this is true for more than just me but I can really only speak for myself) that my world would be a much different one, and not nearly as 'good' if you were not in it. Happy birthday, dear friend.

L'obscurité vient ...                

                                                "It hurts remembering how it felt to shut down"
                                                                                                               ~ Paramore "Careful"
                             What mental health needs is more sunlight,
                                                                                  more candor,
         more unashamed conversation about illnesses
[...] ~ Glenn Close