Earlier today, I contacted the woman profiled in this article via facebook:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7078453 . We have several mutual friends, and she's a casual acquaintance. I said this:
I just read the article about you in the star and it was amazing! I know you must hear this a lot, but it was a big inspiration to me. I'm in first year at Carleton, and I've been struggling with it a bit. I have a learning disability and a severe anxiety disorder, as well as a chronic mild form of depression that's hard to treat.
Your story has given me the energy to keep going. Thank you.
--LindsayThis is the reply she sent me:
Thank you Lindsay, that means a lot to me, actually brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much, and good luck with your studies.With all the suffering in this world, we all have something to give to each other. We are all connected. We are still here.