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I am sending you this gentle hug. I do care and I hear what you are saying. I am glad you are reaching out here. Sometimes talking helps more than you know. Congratulations on getting into the college you wanted!! That is really good news, and I wish you well there.

As far as hugs goes, I know how hard it is to accept them. For a long time it hurt to be hugged or touched. My T would give me hugs by wrapping her arms around herself telling me this was for me. It took a long time, but I finally allowed her to hug me. Sometimes I would leave her office without getting one and would feel miserable and go back to get one.

I am sorry you have found out knew information. I know how that goes and it can be hard. But please know you are not alone. We are here to hold up one another and support each other. Your friends IRL may not know how. They may not realize what you feel. Give them a chance--slowly. As you feel safe. And keep your head up, you are doing a good job.

Know I am there with you and you can write to me anytime you need to. You have hurt enough--dear. I too know how hard food issues are but please be safe. Keep posting--you are not alone.

cami