I have been going through a difficult time lately (divorce from an abusive alcoholic, trying to get my life together for myself and my children, etc) and a woman on twitter has been my sounding board. I don't know her life, I don't know her background, I only know of her humour and her willingness to listen to my struggle. She offers encouragement and a sense of belonging when I feel most lost. Thank you pitcherplantnl for fostering a virtual friendship when many would have turned away. I hope that I can some day give strength to another like you have to me. I have told her how much she has helped directly many times but feel that a public (but anonymous) thank you is needed. —A Little Damaged But Surviving