[quote=ColorMeSunny;822343]FreeSpirit:

It appears to me that you are still making and maintaining friendship albeit via the internet. Therefore you are making progress.
My solution has to recently volunteer at our local marine science center as in the education department. I served on our local museum board for 4 years, after less than a year I resigned due to him.
I'm currently struggling with the fear of failure for having it drilled into my head for so long. I'm an educated woman, licensed to teach doctors, nurses, and pharmacist, ect. for 19 years for the state. HE IS NOT GOING TO TAKE MY PASSION FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION, and TEACHING AWAY FROM ME.
Taking my family and friends left me with no much else.
No doubt you are a strong woman too, yet remain vernable just as I do. Your contributions to this forum are well founded.

Peace, Hope & Faith
SUNNY