Thanks, everyone. Mommy, that "mind-reading" thing sounds very interesting. I guess that's exactly what I'm doing. I should probably try not to worry so much. It's just hard for me because I've spent my whole life constantly protecting the feelings of the people around me. I don't want anyone to feel worried or upset or uncomfortable; I just want things to be okay...but that means that I've acutely tuned myself in to their emotions. Ironically, I feel as though I can tell when others are uncomfortable, but I also think that I have a tendency to project and misjudge the situation. I usually feel uncomfortable around people, so maybe that's why I worry all the time that they feel uncomfortable around me. Does that make sense?

Or maybe I am just focusing too hard on myself and not giving the people around me enough consideration. I try to be considerate of others, but I'm sure I fall short.