We all make mistakes. It sucks, especially when it hurts or offends whose we care about, but all we can do is learn from it, try to heal the breaches, and keep on trying to do better. And (hardest for me!) forgive ourselves for making human mistakes.

I spent several years self injuring badly when I was dealing with abuse memories. I understand the need and regret you have the necessity.

When we're both having good days sometime, I would love to talk language iwth you (not related dto this, just in general). My bits and pieces of knowledge is not academic at all, but I find language fascinating. (My stepfather keeps poking at me to read Worf's work and a couple others, which I grasp the ideas of but which are still far above where I can absorb written informatoin easily yet. But someday, I keep telling myself.)

ETA: and thank you. I appreciate that very much.