No, I get that. I used to be very open about my panic disorder and OCD, but after the judgement and assumptions I've received over the years, now I wish I'd never "put it out there." There are so many things I wish I hadn't posted on the Net. Because now everything can be found, and people who know and knew me can tell others, even new people in my life. And people tend to think your parents or others know you, and if they say you lied or did something wrong, people will figure you're a liar, or a thief or whatever.

I wish I had more answers for you, but I do hope something can be done. For the record, you're right...you shouldn't have to have anything to do with your stepfather.