@Gabyunbound -- wishing you the very best luck through this situation. I am so glad your friend will be going with you!

@wildflowerchild25 -- I'm not surprised you find your unicorn so comforting. I am very much comforted by my teddy bear. He is my best friend really -- all hugs, no judgement, and 100% trustworthy. I have him say the words of the positive self talk that I find (very) difficult to say to myself directly, if that makes any sense. I find that very helpful.