I've been dealing with SA since as long as I can remember. I was very shy as a toddler, young child. Then, in middle school, I went through serious name calling and verbal torment by my peers (daily). It shaped me into the person I am today. I am NOT going to continue living like this, thought. I won't continue believing what they said, nor living in fear of others. I cannot.
I am late getting back to everyone, but wanted to say thank you for sending out a warm welcome! This will be my first time participating in this type of invironment. I don't have a lot of time to go on-line, but am looking forward to being on this site. It is soooo nice to communicate with others who know what SA is all about. I think this will help me grow as a person and hopefully I will be able to contribute too!