Isn't it crazy how much we can all relate to each other's experiences? It's wild because I too am afraid to get close to people or make new friends. I tend to think they won't really want to talk to me anymore after hearing the way I speak. I honestly think we beat ourselves up more than we should about what we think other's opinions of us will be. That's the one thing I want to work towards, just not caring at all and expressing myself.