Natalie,
In the first few weeks when I lost my dad, I posted that I had to leave because I had nothing to offer and for me it was very painful to read and relive the horror of LC. I searched for somewhere else to go but never felt what I have here. I have also been asked if I think the boards are holding me back from healing, I dont have the answer to that question because I dont really know what grief is suppose to feel like, all I know is for now I am comfortable here...
When I did post that I was leaving, many replied and told me to stay, I guess they felt I had something to offer, just because my dad was gone, didnt mean I couldnt help others with whatever knowledge or experience I picked up during my dads journey through this horrible disease.
There are still many post I cant read because it brings me right back where I dont want to be and I feel really bad but then I see someone else has responded and helped out..I realize now its good to have the diversity here, because there will always be someone who has been there done that.
Before I lost my dad I may have gone into the grieving forum twice, if that, so thats what is good about this site everything has a category and title and if you dont want to go there you dont... I also hesitate to reply to people because if they read my signature they will see that my dad lost his battle and I dont want to discourage any one especially if they are new here..
I just want to let you know you are in a safe place, I dont think you will find another like it...I stopped looking!