((((((Steeltrap,Nikki1920, Sistermadly, and others silently co-signing)))))))))))
group hugs to all...
interesting reading. From my GC perch, yall all appear to be well-educated, well-adjusted, professional sistas handling business; surprising to hear that the hurt remains at such depths...
I dunno maybe it's different for guys, we're generally less atuned to our emotions, I guess. For me, I get a sense for whether somebody has my best interest at heart or not. If so, they're welcome to stay and enjoy the show; if not, then they need to agitate the gravel...quickly.
...it ain't as easy as it was in 4th grade when you could just punch em' in the nose.

(just a joke. violence is soooo 2003.)