This thread really grew fast. It's amazing how many people feel alone and how unsupportive relatives can be. This is quite sad.

I was well-aware of the blank looks that I got from close relatives when I first talked about this to them. The funny part is that they seemed to think I didn't notice their "blankness".

Ironically, a few have now had their amalgams out and are speaking about how much better they feel. I'm thrilled. I love to see the tables turn.

I would say the main reason so many feel alone in this is that leaders are usually alone. We are on the forefront of this issue and whether we like it or not, that makes us the trail blazers that will make life better for those who come after us, and although lonely at times, it's an honorable place to be.

Let's keep up this momentum.

"Never give up. Never surrender!"