Hey Fuzzy!

You have shared a lot of yourself lately.
It's been wonderful to get to know you more!

It makes total sense you might be feeling vulnerable. We all feel vulnerable when we expose ourselves. Sometimes, we need some time.

You've also been feeling some anger surfacing. You're very concerned you might hurt someone with your anger.

You've had great luck with taking control and with calming the pace at which the anger rises, keeping the anger manageable, so far.

Maybe your feelings are overwhelming right now?

I totally agree with fern, it's healthy to set boundaries. You have mentioned closing the cave door to some people. this is a healthy strategy to handling your emotions while remaining open to people you enjoy .

If, at any time, you feel you need to close the door to everyone, then do so, taking time for yourself.
If you do close the door to everyone, please send me smoke signals, letting me know you are okay?

If you would like ideas on how people deal with their anger as it surfaces, people will likely share their strategies with you. Maybe start a thread, asking for ideas for coping with anger?

I am sorry I am just now seeing this thread, fuzzy.
I love you!