There ain't no such thing as more valid pain. :) It hurts just as bad when it's a case of the blues, a stressful week or an illness, they're just different types of pain. I used to struggle a lot with placing a lot more value on what someone else was feeling, and I know what feeling blue can mean. I don't feel the need to justify it any more, but it was a long road. I'm just glad you're not so blue any more!

And I can't wait to hear you read "Strange Bedfellows"! I had promised her I'd make her an illustration, but could never work up enough inspiration to do it. And I want to paint it to, in watercolor, and maybe in all it's gory glory! I've been practicing...