I have been making progress little by little which is due to making changes in my insecure personality. Instead of worrying about what people think of me I say whats on my mind, stand up for myself. This is a whole new thing which is not comfortable, after all I have been avictim of some sort of abuse all my life.Noone ever stood up for me when I was a child and when I had a thought or something to say I was quieted because its not important so I did not learn those skils.. Dont get me wrong there were times in my life when I was like"My way or the Highway" which does not work either by the way. So to let go of those old waysis difficult. I find it hard not to go back to thinking no one will care what I have to say and maybe not want to be around me. But I have been talking to whoever when a problem occurs and being ok with the fact that maybe they wont be around when I am done. I am surprised to find out for the most part it has been productive and I fell that I am respected more for it. I am not saying that I dont go through something that I need time alone for after thats very confusing. I feel like a kid thats proud of herself for some reason. I just wanted to write and see if anyone is at this stage and is feeling the same.