Hi Fuzzy

I'd say that it's very worth it if you give the right people a chance to know you
And I know that's got to be real tough for you, but it doesn't have to be about completely surrendering all your reservations about trust, not at all!!
But maybe try to push those boundaries just a little more with some people, allow them in just a little more??
And you know, it doesn't need to even start much that way, you could maybe encourage them to let on a bit more about themselves, their feelings, who they really are to help you get a bit more of a feeling of if they are the right person...........
And then in your own time Fuzzy..........push those boundaries but only as far as you feel comfortable enough to..........

And hey, I'm not sure if you realize some of the strength that's coming across so clearly to me in: "when I'm bitten I didn't just walk away with my tail between my legs like I did when I was little.."!!!!
You had no choice when you were little, but wow have you struck back!!!! VERY impressive after all you've been through!!! And I've really got to admire the tremendous strength there Fuzzy!!!!!

Alison