Thank you for posting this! I haven't posted in a long time; partly because I am going through some troubled times where I am back in the closet an partly because I have have pretty bad anxiety! It sure is helpful to see people do care though.

Thank you so, so much! That was really, really helpful. 

Thank you so much Ellie (wish I could have found this post when you first wrote it), after several years of lurking and soaking up info, I have finally gotten over my paralyzing fear of posting and created an account.  Making a mental note to give you a "+" as soon as I'm able, you are the best!

-Sky

it always makes me feel happy to check in on this thread and see that people have continued to find it of help.    <3

Thank you for posting a link to your open letter.

Most times that i have posted anything with real feelings on this forum, I have removed it almost immediately because of what someone's response was, or because there was no responses I figured nobody cared to deal or interact with me/my issues.

My world was often no bigger than my room with a closed door.  Intentionally had no internet for 3 years. No TV for 10+. After the past few years on the road, I have withdrawn again.
I push others away because I think I'm beating them to it.
Good to be aware of this at least!

I like your new profile name, Roll!