I can identify some family individuals and friends who have supported me and believed in me - which has made me feel safe and cared for. There have been others who have enjoyed making me uncomfortable and putting me in awkward situations. There have been unkind family and friends and I havent always been aware when they are being unpleasant and I havent been able akways to distinguish between the times when they are being supportive or not. This seems important. It would make a difference if there were only supportive people around - why is it so difficult to manage them and screen out the negative people?
