The positives I’ve gotten from PC is the ability to connect with and learn from others here which educated me to help myself with issues hindering my life. I like to keep in mind, though, that posting here is like writing on a public bathroom wall.

Opinions are like azzholes, everybody’s got one! Nobody likes to get criticized and that mental image of being chased by angry mobs with pitch forks (which I’ve held that image myself), is a deterrent for many who would like to post but don’t out of that same fear.

As I’m feeling stronger now, I can control just not responding to bullies, trolls, rude people. I can shut them down by not playing into their hands. This is empowering!