Damn, I wish I had the ability to translate my thoughts into text the way you do. :-)

Here's something else to consider--maybe it's just "female" feelings that don't belong at work. I have also been sacrificed and scarred on the alter of high-tech and have learned that whining about your work--expressing that you are hurt, or sad, or overwhelmed, or showing signs of "weakness", is the swiftest way to get onto the short list for layoffs, BUT it seems to be OK (in moderation) to express "male" emotions like anger. Interesting. It's still a man's world.