Hello Skeezyks, thanks so much for your reply. I completely agree with not communicating with certain family members, a few, I couldn't possibly end our relationship. Most I have already stopped talking to and don't see anymore.
As far as setting myself up for additional problems or traumas, I agree also. My T says that there's something about me that draws people in and want to tell their life story. This means I have to stop them at a point. I just have a hard time figuring out where that line is. I was bullied as a teen and have a super soft spot for those who get picked on. But the transgender person has definitely changed my outlook on trust and that I may give too much.
I really appreciate your feedback, thank you SO much for your reply. Just hearing from someone else makes me feel not so alone.
I forgot to mention in my main post.. there was a woman with the SAME EXACT NAME as me, even her middle initial, who was just charged with 21 counts of sexual abuse. She is from the same town I am and I have had multiple people ask others if she is me. I feel imprisoned and alienated. It's disgusting and there's nothing I can do about it.