Hi hillbunnyb,

Yes, it is very hard to be denied a compassionate ear when one finally gets the courage to speak up. It is a battle for me to convince myself to even try again.

You make a good point about considering -- " who has something to give" --- knowing who those people are is something I guess I'm not so good at..

It IS nice to have this site!!

thanks for your thoughtful reply and in case I haven't said it yet--- "Welcome" to PsychCentral!

mandy