[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by yakkwak

Probably not going to convince your objectors otherwise. Intent and purpose DO matter. Just as an example (word emphasis here): a pain physician prescribes opiates to patient with instructions to take PRN (as needed only) for pain. On week one, patient takes as prescribed for purpose - legitimate pain. On week two, patient is healing and no longer experiencing pain at level requiring opiates. However, it was a crappy week for patient and patient wishes to diminish emotional distress so takes prescribed pain med. That would be a violation of the physician-patient agreement and would be classified as medication abuse, legally and morally. You already expressed regret, so take the large amount of feedback that was provided in a respectful manner. We all make mistakes.
Huge sigh.
Still hope you feel better.
Signed,
a mom of human and fur-babies: the distinction is irrelevant.