hey Suzzie,

Don't give up, OK? I think I was a lot like you a few years ago and I got better. I didn't go out, I didn't make eye contact, I didn't talk. I 'gave up' and tried again a gazillion times before it got better. So you can get better even if it doesn't seem like it!

I know that you don't believe this right now but you really are good enough for other people. You aren't bad or unworthy or boring or unlovable. You're just scared and that totally makes sense because your abuser made you think that other people are not safe and that you are not good enough. But it's not true!

I know this is a scary suggestion, but are there support groups for child abuse survivors or people with social anxiety near you? That might be a place you can go to for "real life" support if you want to. Those are people who will understand why you feel this way and who you don't have to hide it from.

Keep posting until Monday when you need to.