I've been watching since 7th grade, and I am now 50! I am a total sap, cry all the time. I have to say, General Hospital portrays important issues in the most beautiful and articulate ways. I applaud you. Most recently, "Oscar" and the death of a young, sick child, cults, and now the pregnancy of a woman of my age. I love the characters on GH and (with the help of DVR) never miss them.