I just snapped....something gave....I put on my coat, my gloves, scarf, took a deep breath and took my dog for a long walk by myself......I wanted to sob all the way, so tight was my stomach, hands were shaking and I thought of my safe little cottage all the way round......but I did it.....and me and my dog are happy..... I broke down and cried when I came home though....least I didn't do it whilst I was out..... It was sucha ig step for me....I havent been out by myself for so long in the daytime...I hate when people see me, I think I'm paranoid....

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