Safe hugs to you. No one can know the pain of your heart. All I can say is that I do understand what it is like to not feel that support. Oh sure, I have friends and people who "love" me - but I don't feel as though any of them really know me or get me or realize just how deep my wounds go.

SI does provide a small distraction to the internal anguish. But then we are left with even more damage and shame. That is a high price to pay.

More safe hugs.