Unfortunately I can't help with rain, mud, pills and periods. Apparently having a baby is good for dealing with the last two..but there are certain other permanent issues attached to them.

As regarding your self-worth, I find that happiness is found overcoming ones own failings. We all have our strengths and our failings. We should build on our strengths and try to learn from our mistakes. The beauty of what we are is that we all have the capacity to learn and change. After a rather shakey period that lasted around five years, I became aware of what I was and then became the real 'me'. If I'd really seen it sooner, then it would not have taken anywhere that long..!

I'm not the cleverest person I know. I'm not the most attractive. I'm not rich. I can cook, I can do science, I know computers. One thing I do know, is that compared to most people I know..on the whole I am happy..and I do like to help people be happy people to. This goes beyond merely shovelling on the complements. It's a process of knowing who you are.

Take the time out to find the real Janet. I can see glimpses of her through the forest as she darts through the trees, but you'll need to chase after her to catch her..

I've always enjoyed your lifejournal entries. The one with the picture of the tickets made me laugh and certainly made a grim and depressing day full of bad news considerably more bearable. Believe you me, that was one thing that made a real difference to me.. :D