ugh... I'm so sorry this happend to you too Mandiepoo

I had known a woman for 15 years and then needed to talk about something recent that is happening in my life, so next time she contacted me I breifly told her...... that was two years ago.... have not heard from her since.... I know it's because of what I told her..... I think it invaded HER comfort zone.
I think it's like pachyderm said-- it often is about others fears not just about rejecting you-- though it sure does hurt and feel like it's all about being rejected.

I won't give you the advice as to how I've handled such --- I DO isolate and have 0 friends.... find it less upsetting this way... way lonely, but less upsetting.
but.... I'm told that this is NOT the way to be..

it's a tough place to be, I relate.

please be kind and gentle to self.

fins