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Eric,

You are blessed to have family members to bond with! I was always the solitary child, but it was more for survival. That is a story for another time, I suppose. Anyway, I never outgrew my need for solitude. I can be around others...just not in a gathering, as i have panic attacks; even standing in the checkout aisle at the store. I feel trapped. I need the escape that is not offered. My husband laughs at me,; not in a mean way, for he tries to comfort me, at the same time. He just doesn't understand the things that happened that brought me to that fear...irrational or not.

I hope you enjoy spending time with your mother. She seems like a very understanding and fun person to be around, and I am sure that you help each other with healing.

Shelly