Checking this quick before I bolt for work. I'll say more
about this over time, yet you sound like you could use a
few good words right now, so I'll make a start.

I've had those worry-feelings myself, and I remember.
Yet from my perspective, I don't think your worst-case
scenario is coming true. You've grown since I met you,
and I see you keep growing. You will have friends.
And you do have them now. I'm one.

At 20, I had many of the same things to work on as you do.
Similar challenges with anger, and feeling singled out
in not-good ways. Yet I see you working on that, and
there have been times recently when I felt cheered for you,
because I noticed you making an effort, and it's working.
Looks like I need to let you know about that sooner.
I'm still working on my own challenges with letting myself
talk about beyond-ordinary feelings, though I've been
having a go at it, lately.

It may be I know some things about working through issues
that I can tell you. I'll talk more on that if you wish.
And get you some more Miles books - which ones you got, so
I know what to get you next?

In all, now can be rough, but hang in, it gets better.
I'm betting the future holds more good stuff for you than you
might think.

I'm glad I know you.

Growthful birthday to you, Peg