I agree that we get some validation from these forums that we are not alone in our suffering, but for me, even though I seek some understanding and someone to relate to my experiences, I feel bad about what I write. So, I have these two contradictory things: I need to vent because I feel bad, so bad, but at the same time, if I vent I feel bad, too, that I wrote what I wrote. Basically because it reminds me of my issues more consciously, and partly because of exposing my personal emotions and life to others, even though no one knows me, and I know no one personally. Others' posts might make it worse. It is my experience with every single thread I've opened about my personal issues.