thank you for taking the time to say that. You are right. Byz said something similar to me earlier today about her not trying to look at things from my point of view. If you had not pointed it out to me, I actually would have never even realized why what she said hurt so much, but you are right. She completely invalidated everything I said and feel. She refuses to acknowledge my feelings and experiences.

Families are so hard. I don't understand how people who are supposed to love you more than anyone else can hurt you so much.

I love books too. I go to a thrift store near me a lot and get tons and tons of books for sooooo cheap. I've got a list I take with me of books I'm always on the lookout for, I'll be adding that one to the list too. Thank you very much.