Do a little at a time if you want. The "public" doesn't have a clue and if they haven't walked a mile in our shoes they can't comprehend what it's like and shy away from any interaction like it's viral or something. I would say not to try to convince anyone except your family and closest friends. But in a one tone face to face meeting. They'll be able to see the pain you're going through and hopefully realize all is not what it seems with you...that you aren't ready to face the world and you need their understanding and support if they can.

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