A quilt in the shelter; and so many thanks to Daily Kos

Thank you so much, everybody. I received a beautiful quilt at a time when it was truly needed. My divorce was coming up, I'd reached two months at this DV shelter, and life was feeling pretty dark.

But then I got a small box. A remarkably small box. I opened it with a borrowed key, and saw bright colors. And when I started pulling it out, it seemed to never stop. And it was wonderful. I wasn't the only one who cried.

But that's not all. I've received, and still have offer of, house-space (alas that most is far from my children!). You even arranged a small drive for me, and that amount kept my head above water until the SSI came.

For that, I can never thank you enough.

For those who bought things from my shop, I have not forgotten you! I haven't been allowed to bring those items to the shelter to mail them, nor have I had the money to rent a car. Both of those have changed, so I will be getting them out (and gathering all my possessions into a storage unit!).

Without all of you, I'd undoubtedly be on the street, instead of under the most perfect quilt I could imagine, safe from stalking.

You are all far to many to mention by name here. But know that I've read all your messages, and while I cannot and will not wish that most of my back-payment hadn't gone to my children, I will find ways to at least pay it forward.

Thank you.