Hello anxiety247,

Please forgive me if I give naive advice, but part of me is somehow living in the Dark Ages....

Have you tried joining that Social Group here: LBGT? (I think that those are all of the letters) They are a relatively big social group on PC. As far as I know, they are a very supportive and kind social group that discusses all sorts of things and predicaments. The latter part is a guess, since I haven't been in that group, but I presume that it's true.

I would have to get up and leave the area entirely. New phone number, new e-mail address, new surroundings for me to enjoy (hopefully), and preferably keep my old job. But, that's me. I am pretty weak, emotionally.

If this lady doesn't know where you live, then you don't need to go to the extreme. Change your telephone number/s. Change your e-mail address. Pick up a new hobby. Take an enriched studies course or two. Making yourself a little busier ~ and finding others that like things that you like can help make you feel a little better about your life too. I aim towards physical arts, and there are countless courses for this area!! Otherwise, there are also many different academic courses at community colleges. Finding your niche can take a little while, but, you'll get there. You may even enjoy what you take while you were on the ride searching for deep interests!

I wish you the very best. Just remember: you are strong. You are good. You will be just fine. We'll be rooting for you!