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Good evening all from Hilton Head Island. I introduced myself a few months ago - have learned some - discarded some - and have made a few friends along the way. In the past few days there has been something that has really bothered me - so I would like to put in my thoughts for whatever YOU think it is worth. I have some real opinions about being 28, single, and having to face PD every day. I joined this group to find someone I could talk to - with whom I could find mutual understanding. It is not easy - for any of us...single or with a significant other...for some of us this disease has drastically changed our lives - especially when it comes to that "significant other" or caregiver. Until now - I had not found someone close to my age that shares similar life issues (i.e. early onset PD, how to maintain a social life, the challenge of intimate relationships while dealing with a progressive disease, etc.) I can, however, fully understand David's message that several of you have so clearly criticized and judged - I have been inundated with mounds of messages that would have been better served had they been returned directly to the sender of the original message - NOT the entire group on this list. So can I add - or modify???? Is it kind? Is it true? It it necessary to respond to the WHOLE group? I although I am grateful for most of the posts from this list, some replies or original messages might be better directed to specific people in lieu of the entire list. Christine