I think you were honest in how you approached this situation once it arose and now talking about afterwards you're showing your fears.

I really admire your sharing this. Thank you.

One thing I can tell you is that ppl have enough crap of their own to deal with. They really don't take on as much as we believe. Especially so when we in our mental states (be it disease or disorder) believe that others are burdened with our crap. For all you know your sister has some crush going on and although your conversation with her was mature, honest, and important she's probably thinking of some fella with big brown eyes and thick hair and oh soooooooo handsome..........she IS 17 after all, right?

I'm glad you survived that many miles w/o incident over the holiday. Your state has much beauty and I spent late December in Zion one year. Magical.