I'm sorry you have to crank it up with another T. Shame on your other T, highly unprofessional. Must have been for the best because you don't need someone that callous.
Begging your pardon, I can be rather blunt.
You put the mask on, you can take it off. The only one you are hiding from is you. It will take time to get up to speed, but you are in charge. If you fight the real you then who are you left with?
One step at a time.