I just found and read this -- the whole thread.

(Excuse me a moment. The following is addressed to your guilt, not to you):
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(There; I'm back.)

I don't think you'd believe any of the following if I were to just tell you straight. If you're willing, perhaps you'll check your disbelief at the gate and join me in an alternate reality for a moment:

---------- Leaving everyday reality. Please watch your step. ----------

You're exactly where you should be (though you often don't like being there).

You're dealing with your issues in your own way, at your own pace (though from where you are, you're sure to be among the last to notice any progress).

It's inevitable that you're going to continue processing your issues while you wait for your next appointment.

You need to keep following your weird, taking care of yourself, and cutting yourself all the slack you need.

---------- Reentering everyday reality. Please watch your step. ----------
Don't forget to pick up your disbelief on your way out.

Thanks for sharing, Christina, good luck -- and for someone without any friends, you sure have a lot of friends!