Angela, I don't know if you remember this, but the first time we met, we got into quite an argument. I was new, and giving a traditional "Why can't we get along better" noob post on BDF, about remembering that some of our brothers and sisters have mental health issues, so would everyone please stop thinking they're "trolls."
But you misunderstood that and thought I was saying there is no room for people who have mental health issues on this site. (And given your passion for people with bipolar, you had every right to go off and get angry at someone like that.) It took us half a year to get over that and finally understand. (And, btw, didn't call you a liar either. lol)
I'm amazed how God can work stuff out. Probably does answer why he is long-suffering though.
I do remember! And for a while, I held a bit of a grudge! But when your husband got sick, and I saw your pain, God helped me forgive you. He reminded me of when my husband almost died, and then I realized we are all humans walking this road, and if Jesus forgave those who crucified him, how could I not forgive you? If there was anything to forgive, in the first place!
And of course, there are mental health issues, and there are mental health issues. But that is not the topic here now. And, I did come to the conclusion yesterday that there must be some people with personality disorders on this thread. I need to get out my chaplain's hat, stand back and think objectively, sometimes. But then, no one is really attacking me much on this thread, anyway.
So let the games continue, and may the odds be ever in your favour!