"The comments that other people make get inside my head and conflict with my own thoughts. There develops a battle between "me" and the other people, or their thoughts, their comments about me. I want someone to listen so I can explain and develop "me" and don't always have to "justify" myself or what I think"

Oh Pachy...I so totally understand this feeling. People always giving advice even though they haven't walked in our shoes (even though they are mostly well meaning). Have you ever considered keeping a journal to just get it all out without interruption?

I don't have any answers for you, but I hear you and feel the same way. When you open yourself up to another person you have to sort through their emotional baggage. I imagine even the best therapists have baggage too.

Please know that you are heard and understood. I love my family, but I have found if I open myself up too honestly to them, they can only listen through their own experiences and at some point stop hearing me...they do mean well though.

You are not alone....