thanks, y'all! (I'm southern...plus, this is an Internet forum...proper grammar not required...)
I'm being brought more to Reality (note the cap "R;" I don't go for "my truth," "your truth," etc.) by Our Lord, and I -am- increasingly thankful. Its...kinda strange...
not get back into DSM jibber jabber, but my label is either "severe Bipolar I" (severe because of "mixed states," which can be a challenge to treat, plus the relatively low grade voices, etc.) or "high functioning Schizoaffective," which is basically Schizophrenia, with a better overall outlook. Anyway...
for once, I have adequate social skills, I have proper and good hygiene, I even keep a reasonably clean apartment (not spotless, but clean...and I'm improving, rapidly...). I can actually think "what does this other person need/want/expect from me, in this situation?," and act accordingly. I mention this because...
wow. wow. Jesus is merciful and kind, and I am -so- happy and genuinely humbled by His grace towards me and others, too (I like hearing other peoples' testimonies, now). So...
getting out of my inner-world and more into the stream of life is kind of a big deal, and its God's doing, not mine. I've got some (more...) growing up to do, which I think is to be expected...
and this is a good step towards thinking more of the other person, growing up, letting my light shine, etc. Another thing...
my parents seem to -enjoy- being around me now, much more so than in years past. Even my dad, which...wow. --definite-- Praise Report, right there.
OK, y'all (say it with a southern drawl, but not a harsh one...), thanks again.