Hey Jill, I have just been viewing your TOP STORY over on Vocal. I have decided to sign up to vocal and have a little play over there. I have just revamped a story from here and tried submitting it.

It looks quite different to Medium. I will muddle along and see how I get on.

Anyway, to answer your question ...

I also worry deeply about hurting people's feelings. But then I end up the one who suffers to be honest. And I also think it is a bit like ripping a band aid off. There may be initial hurt, but ultimately it brings freedom all round.

I now feel liberated. I feel honest and I feel like I am slowly making my way toward an abundance of meaningful friendships with out a whole load of obligatory ones interspersed within.

I wish you all the strength and love and support in doing what you feel is best for you with your untangling!