Thank you, Leslie and the Pixies.

I welcome hugs with open arms! LOL

I, too, have a strong denial part of my system! I didn't really think about it til you mentioned it.

I know you are not trying to guilt me and I appreciate that you have been through it and are giving some help to me.

I am lucky in the sense that my BF totally understands and believes me. He thinks it's amazing how my brain has created a way to help keep me "safe", but also wants me to deal with the things from my past so that I can help the others to feel safer. IDK what I would do if he didn't believe me....that is hard.

It helps and I really appreciate your thoughts and kind words, thank you!

BJ