Thank you everyone who responded to my post

Hearing your opinions validates, gives me hope. Sometimes I struggle in my own thoughts. I realize I need to rely on my own intuition and feelings. However validation, opinions (good and kick in the arse kind) from others helps open my train of thoughts.
Sara I'm sorry you had a bad day and rejections in the past. Hugs. I'm scared of rejection. Why? People I thought would have my back, didn't. Get over it, quit crying, at least your not crying about it, walking out of the room. Hurtful.
I wrote my friend a few days after I contacted him and mentioned I was feeling a bit better. Thanks for listening. He responded Happy to hear your feeling better.