i'm not really sure what to say about the above comments. it just doesn't seem helpful to criticize her when she has taken this huge positive step and contacted a whole bunch of Ts. glad you are good at standing up for yourself growli.

i just wanted to post i'm happy you've already had a couple Ts respond. you have a lot more going for you than you probably realize. you're obviously quite intelligent and you must be talented to be studying what you are. considering what you've experienced in life it is quite understandable to be a bit wary of people and slow to open up. there is nothing wrong with that and many of us are like that. that in no way equates to being unlikable. just keep taking those positive steps and eventually things will start to feel better. i know it's quite difficult to do and i admire your determination to find a new T.