Jennie- the PM'ing idea is a good one-- but I'm not usually that assertive either-- although I have PM'd some moderators a few times about similar things.

Your response has got me thinking ....... I know people have a right to their opinions-- the thing I need to keep in mind is-- "What a person thinks of me-- doesn't necessarily have to mean I am that way". Just because someone thinks a particular way about me doesn't "define" me-- after all, it could just be a misunderstanding.

And you're so right-- this is worrying about something I have no control over. I can't control how others feel-- all I can do is to be understanding and open to communication.

See-- all this makes sense-- but then something happens that brings back those old feelings and- BAM-- I'm back to that "worry-withdrawal" mode!

Jennie, thanks for your response and support.

Myself,
Yes, you have always been totally honest with me-- I appreciate that more than you'll ever know.
Thanks for your encouraging words and yes-- I created a post!!!! It's always kind of scary-- but, I did it!!!!

Thank you both,
mandy