As an IT professional I had heard about Facebook from the time it was pretty much limited to college students. I watched it grow from a campus social network to it's acceptance as a true social network. I ignored the temptation to join in not only because of the privacy issues but, also because I figured I probably didn't know anybody on the network. Then along came a Friend "Toni".
Toni sent me a message through e-mail asking me to befriend her through Facebook. I joined and friended Toni. Because of that I found long lost friends and family. Other friends like Steve, Harold and Darell whom I had known since childhood. Family like Chris, Bill and Jane who I haven't seen since we were very small. I found myself in a place where I could be me and find out what's been happening to friends and family.
In-laws, sisters, cousins and friends who know. My thought is this: sometimes things you are afraid of can become a literal lifeline to your past. Thank you Facebook, family, friend and especially Toni for letting me be social again.
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