no, I'm not exactly a coward, but sometimes afraid of myself and the power of my sharp tongue. When people I love disappoint me a say awful things I come out with my dukes up. I am out of the family circle most of the time, and when I get involved it usually turns into some kind of finger pointing contest - I'm terrible at it. I don't know how to walk away or diffuse it all somehow. It is good to spill my guts here for once. I try to keep it light and fun here, but today I really should just go read a book instead, I am so miserable and I really don't like it when other people tell all their problems in the forums, asking for advice or sympathy - I haven't ever done that, so I won't start now. But if I go away abruptly, now you will know why.