Mandy ~
I haven't connected with Erin since the AN brunch in Worcester, Massachusetts last October. However, my wife, Tina, took Erin's e-mail address and they corresponded occasionally over the last year. I believe Tina and Erin talked by telephone a few months ago. Of course, Tina passed along Erin's news and gave her my regards. As I recall, Erin was doing O.K. with no major issues at the time. Like most of us, time has softened the edges of Erin's AN issues a bit and she is moving on in her life. Frankly, I'm always glad to see that happen, even if it means we 'lose' some regular posters. Although I wish that no one was ever diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, the reality is that there are always 'newbies' coming into the ANA discussion forums and as with all of life, things are always changing. Still, I'm pleased to learn that you were able to connect with Erin and I assume she's doing well.
Jim