Can I, should I, be completely honest and give all the horrible details that 'I' know exist? Is that the start of healing?

Absolutely. As hard as it will be, as painful and scary...the truth is the beginning.

Every single one of your questions will
be something to work on in therapy. There is no quick fix, no magic pill, just faith in the process.

Below is the first post you made here. I remembered when you posted it, I thought wow, I know how that feels.

What stood out to me is...I just don't feel like I relate to anyone.

Thing is...I can relate to you.

the odd gal out...
#252948 - 12/20/05 09:05 pm

For the life of my I cannot understand why I always feel like an outsider. No matter what relationship (boyfriend, just friends, family, internet chat, forums) I just don't feel like I relate to anyone. I'm good at meeting people for the first time but after that- numbness sets in. It all just feels overwhelmingly empty