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Pseudonym- I am so happy that you went out with your stepfather and it went better than expected. I am glad both the food and the conversation was good. Your actions of physically going through this event has been encourging to me as I look at myself and think -- yes I can follow your lead and and take the more difficult road.

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Well, then, it was doubly worth it. =)

Take your time in getting up the motivation to see a therapist. It almost feels like if you're TOO eager you go in with unrealistic expectations. I live with my mom and stepfather now, which carries its own stigma, but to be honest, the worst time I've ever had was when I was living alone (didn't even have fish ). Have you considered getting a roomie?

*hug* - hang in there.