Lifelesstraveled,

Yes, since that happened, I have been paranoid, literally PARANOID about getting close to anyone or revealing anything about my feelings to people in my 3D life. I've really isolated myself, which isn't good, but it's the only way I feel safe now. It's been like pulling teeth even to interact superficially with others. So, yes, it's going to be really hard to open up to anyone now. It has been extremely hard to show my feelings even with t, who I've been seeing now for several years.

Thanks for being supportive!