[TheSkronkDonkey]

Even if this is just a thought experiment, the whole idea of being "cured" sounds pretty totalitarian to me. We'd all miss out on a unique piece of the epic tapestry of life.

As usual, the posts by Hank are cogent, concise, poetic and powerful. However, it is not my intention to elevate, deify, ring fence or segregate. This thread is awash with brilliant posts of one kind or another. Please keep coming here and sharing your thoughts, guys, girls and T-people. And for those people who feel they're in a terrible place, emotionally, physically or otherwise, keep the flame of belief burning .... and talk to someone, even if it's just us few geeks over the internet. Your strife does not have to define you or prevail.

P.S. I know those last couple of sentences probably sound dopey, but I mean 'em. Being honest with oneself is probably the hardest thing to do, but it's also the most important step. Anything else is possible after that!