thank you, rockinsia. as someone that suffers from anxiety, i would say stick within your comfort bubble. soon that bubble will grow to include more and more people and you might even one day not need to feel that desire for your mother, your security blanket. but you have to take it slow and work at it for yourself. you shouldn't have to be shamed for wanting to have her near you especially since it's the first outing like this. it took me nearly half my life to get to the point i'm at, so there's no telling how long this will be for you. just stay strong and believe in yourself

I think how you phrased it was perfect Sia. I also think I know what game she's talking about, Magic the gathering. One of my YIM friends plays it, that game is more expensive to play from how I've understood it(i could probably get a better idea of the costs of it from him later) then it seems worth playing to me. I do think though that all of your communications with this person were very well done, and honestly I probably would have snapped after that judging comment.

shush i said i'll deal with it in the morning, sissy

we're just currently dealing with a...less desirable roommate who loves to push the boundaries.